Development of Nature and Landscape (ENL)
Funding of measures for the development and preservation of rural natural areas in Thuringia with funds from the EAFRD and ERDF. Grants of up to 100% possible. Competitive procedure with outline by September 1 annually.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The funding program supports investments and projects aimed at improving ecosystem services, conserving and restoring habitats, implementing biotope network and species protection measures, as well as awareness-raising and information projects in the Free State of Thuringia. It contributes to increasing biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience, and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel-related expenses
- Overhead costs (15% flat rate)
- Material and investment expenses
- Travel expenses
- Expenses for land acquisition and land lease
Non-eligible expenses
- Interest on debt
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Eligibility for natural persons and legal entities under public and private law
- Natural persons are excluded for ERDF projects
- Project must primarily serve nature conservation objectives
- No public-law obligation to implement the measure
- Proof of an actual need for action
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Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Project outline
- Project application form
- Statements from the lower nature conservation, water, construction, forestry, and agricultural authorities
Evaluation criteria
- Conservation-related project objective
- Need for action
- Suitability of the measure
- Sustainability
- Plan implementation and statewide prioritization
- Climate relevance and synergies
Description
The funding program "Development of Nature and Landscape (ENL)" of the Free State of Thuringia supports companies, public institutions, and non-profit organizations in professionally preserving rural natural areas and enhancing ecosystem services. Investments and projects in Natura 2000 sites as well as in protected areas with special natural features are funded, including the development of management plans, habitat restoration measures, biotope network and species protection projects, and the establishment of green infrastructures. Awareness-raising and information measures to promote environmental consciousness are also part of the funding portfolio. The goal is to increase biodiversity, strengthen climate resilience, and ensure the sustainable use of natural resources in the Free State.
The funding is provided as a non-repayable grant from EAFRD and ERDF funds with a funding rate of 80% to 100%. Eligible expenses include personnel-related as well as material and investment costs, travel expenses, overhead flat rates (15%), land lease, and land acquisition. Interest on debt is not eligible for funding. The project duration is limited until 31 December 2029. Eligible applicants are natural and legal persons under public and private law (natural persons are excluded for ERDF projects). Evaluation is based on conservation objectives, need for action, sustainability, feasibility, and climate relevance. The two-stage competitive procedure requires a project outline with a financing plan by 1 September each year; after positive selection, electronic application submission is made via the ERDF portal. Required documents include project description, financing plan, project outline, application form, and statements from lower authorities. The Thuringian Ministry for Environment, Energy, Conservation and Forestry (TMUENF) awards the funds through the Thuringian Development Bank (TAB).
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