Funding by the BayWa Foundation

The BayWa Foundation, established in 1998 and initiated by BayWa AG, has always been committed to the promotion of science, research, education, and upbringing. The foundation aims to close supply gaps and supports projects that address fundamental questions of basic provision. Particular emphasis is placed on the sustainable dissemination of the latest scientific findings and innovative educational offerings. Activities range from the promotion of ecological agriculture and renewable energies to supporting educational and upbringing measures with a special focus on children and youth. With its nationwide reach, the funding program targets non-profit organizations dedicated to these significant societal tasks.

Within its extensive funding portfolio, projects are supported that contribute to sustainable development in various ways. This includes research funding, where, for example, publications and informational events are financially supported, as well as targeted promotion of young scientists through scholarships and training programs. Of particular note is the foundation’s commitment to agricultural education, where farmers are taught innovative and ecological methods through training measures and special educational initiatives. Furthermore, funding is directed towards initiatives committed to the preservation and protection of the environment, nature, and climate. Through these diverse measures, a broad spectrum of impact is covered, ranging from support for individual educational projects to the promotion of large-scale social and ecological initiatives.

The BayWa Foundation’s funding concept is based on the principle of exclusive non-profit status in accordance with the German Fiscal Code. It offers non-profit organizations ongoing financial grants without fixed application deadlines, enabling continuous and flexible project development. The initiative is of interest to organizations active in the fields of science, research, education, or upbringing that wish to make a sustainable contribution to social and ecological development. With a wide range of funding areas and a clearly defined goal to implement the latest scientific findings into practice, it provides a solid contribution to the future-oriented shaping of societal structures. The BayWa Foundation thus stands as a reliable partner for innovative projects and sustainable development in the heart of Germany.