Biological Diversity in Rhineland-Palatinate
Strategic state strategy for the protection and preservation of biodiversity in Rhineland-Palatinate with a focus on protected areas, species and habitat conservation, near-natural forest conversion, watercourse renaturation, agri-environmental measures, and renewable energies.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Development and implementation of a statewide strategy for the preservation and promotion of biological diversity in Rhineland-Palatinate through the networking of protected areas, promotion of near-natural land use practices, strengthening of contractual nature conservation, renaturation of water bodies, sustainable energy and land use policies, as well as educational and citizen participation measures.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Consulting fees
- Research and development services
- Environmental education measures
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Individuals
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Located or active within the jurisdiction of Rhineland-Palatinate
- Project relevance to the biodiversity strategy
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Proof of expertise
- Cooperation agreements
Evaluation criteria
- Strategic relevance for biodiversity goals
- Effectiveness of the planned measures
- Degree of innovation
- Sustainability of financing
- Participation of local stakeholders
Description
The funding initiative "Biological Diversity in Rhineland-Palatinate" is aimed at public institutions, municipal administrations, nature conservation associations, farmers, vintners, forestry offices, research institutions, educational providers, companies in the renewable energy sector, and civic volunteers in the state. The goal is to develop and implement a statewide strategy for the protection and preservation of biodiversity. In cooperation with the Nature Friends Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate, protected areas are networked, near-natural forms of use are strengthened, and contractual nature conservation is promoted. A focus lies on the renaturation of water bodies, near-natural forest conversion, and the preservation of species-rich upland and valley biotopes. Through educational and citizen participation measures, local stakeholders are involved to raise community awareness for biological diversity. The continuation of the Europe-wide Natura 2000 objectives, the designation of additional nature reserves, and the maintenance of existing biotopes secure the ecological added value. The funding amount varies depending on the measure, the funding rate is up to 100%, and the project duration is a maximum of 36 months.
Personnel and material costs, consulting, research, and environmental education measures are eligible for funding. The acquisition of real estate and retroactive costs are not eligible. A prerequisite is a registered office or active project implementation in Rhineland-Palatinate as well as a direct connection to the state's biodiversity strategy. Applications can be submitted continuously until December 31, 2026, with project start from January 1, 2024. Evaluation criteria include strategic relevance, effectiveness, degree of innovation, sustainable financing, and participation of local stakeholders. A timely submitted project outline, financial planning, proof of professional competence, and cooperation agreements form the formal basis for the grant award.
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