Funding Fund Waste Consulting Zero Waste

The Waste Consulting Zero Waste Funding Fund supports individuals residing in Berlin, interest groups, as well as non-profit initiatives and associations in the conception and implementation of innovative projects aimed at waste prevention, reuse, and strengthening the circular economy. Measures from the fields of environmental and nature conservation, climate protection, consulting, education for sustainable development, and regional promotion are funded. Applications can be submitted continuously, with the project start date no earlier than eight weeks after submission. The grants provided from funds of the Senate Department for Mobility, Traffic, Climate Protection, and Environment are awarded by the Berlin Nature Conservation Foundation and must be implemented in accordance with the fund’s funding guidelines.

The fund’s objective is to convey to the public the importance of a resource-conserving lifestyle and to sustainably anchor Berlin’s Zero Waste strategy. Formal requirements include implementation within the Berlin area, the absence of statutory obligations, and consideration of success monitoring and evaluation. The focus is on subject-related positive impacts as well as evidence of sustainability. For the application, a printed application with an original signature, a detailed cost and financing plan, and optional illustrative materials (e.g., maps, photos, or texts) must be submitted. Proper preparation and careful documentation of all project steps enable transparent allocation of funds and contribute to leaving behind the throwaway society in the long term.