Grant

Funding of the GMR Foundation

The GMR Foundation supports training and further education measures as well as scientific research in the field of individual, environmentally friendly energy generation and use. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies Education

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Germany (nationwide)

Funding objective

The Gerhard Manfred Rokossa Foundation supports, in accordance with its statutes, education and training as well as relevant scientific research in the fields of individual environmentally friendly energy generation and utilization. It relies on a three-pillar strategy: participation in existing young talent promotion programs, co-financing of individual research projects, and support of educational institutions to expand education and training offerings.

Eligible to apply

  • Educational Institutions
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Companies
  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Project in the field of individual, environmentally friendly energy generation and use
  • Alignment according to the foundation's statutes
  • Proof of non-profit status or professional suitability

Evaluation criteria

  • Compliance with the statutory objectives
  • Innovative content
  • Environmental and sustainability relevance

Description

The funding provided by the GMR Foundation supports training and continuing education measures as well as relevant scientific research in the field of individual, environmentally friendly energy generation and use. Projects funded nationwide can be applied for by educational institutions, non-profit organizations, companies, and private individuals. The foundation’s statutory funding activities are based on a three-pillar strategy: First, active participation in established talent promotion programs. Second, subsidies for individual projects or research initiatives with an innovative character. Third, support for educational providers to expand existing training and continuing education offerings in the field of renewable energies and energy efficiency. Environmental and sustainability aspects are prioritized to develop and establish forward-looking solutions for private households and micro-enterprises.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and are open to all who can provide proof of non-profit status or professional qualification and whose projects align with the foundation’s statutory purposes. Evaluation criteria include alignment with funding objectives, degree of innovation, and environmental and sustainability relevance. Both study and research work by students and young researchers as well as practice-oriented continuing education offerings by educational providers are supported. Through this continuous funding opportunity, the GMR Foundation contributes to strengthening Germany’s economic and scientific location and sustainably anchoring future-oriented competencies in the field of green energy systems.

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