Funding of the Ernst Pelz Foundation

The Ernst Pelz Foundation provides nationwide grants for projects situated in the fields of research & innovation, education & training, culture, regional development, as well as agriculture & rural development. Funding is granted to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, companies, and start-ups that implement measures in the area of renewable, regenerative raw materials and alternative energies or support young people in entering technically innovative ventures. Applicants benefit from continuous submission opportunities without fixed deadlines and can flexibly align themselves with the funding areas. The basis for a successful grant is a clearly defined project that either focuses on regenerative raw materials or on promoting young initiatives.

The foundation’s primary goal is to support research and development to advance sustainable technologies for a climate-friendly future. Furthermore, the practical entry of young entrepreneurs into technically innovative activities and the strengthening of school-based and vocational training offerings are central. Another focus lies on the preservation of culture and heritage to promote local identity and community life. In particular, young people and their initiatives in schools, studies, research, and start-up projects, as well as clubs and educational institutions in the cultural sector, are eligible for funding. Applications can be submitted at any time and are subject to the foundation’s funding guidelines, which pursue a holistic funding approach with clear grant conditions.