Grant

Funding of the MVV Foundation Future (Initiative Applications / General Funding Application)

The MVV Zukunft Foundation continuously accepts unsolicited applications for projects that advance the energy transition and a sustainable society. Applications are completed in PDF format and submitted via email; eligible applicants are EU citizens and nonprofit organizations oriented towards the common good.

Environmental/Nature Protection Climate Action Education Culture Social Cohesion/Democracy Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies

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Grant criteria

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

Funding objective

Support for projects aimed at shaping the energy transition and strengthening a sustainable, climate-friendly society through innovative approaches and collective action.

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel costs
  • Operating and material costs
  • Travel expenses

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Non-profit Organizations

Funding requirements

  • EU citizenship or registered office of a non-profit organization within the EU
  • Project alignment with the foundation's purposes (environmental protection, climate protection, science and research, education, arts and culture, democratic governance)

Documents required for application

  1. Completed application form
  2. Project description
  3. Cost and financing plan
  4. Certificate of non-profit status (if applicable)

Evaluation criteria

  • Compliance with the foundation's objectives
  • Sustainability and impact potential of the project
  • Quality of concept, schedule, and budget planning

Description

Funding by the MVV Zukunft Foundation (Initiative Applications) offers individuals and non-profit organizations nationwide the opportunity to implement innovative projects for the energy transition and a sustainable society. The foundation supports initiatives in the fields of environmental/nature conservation, climate protection, research & innovation, education, culture, social cohesion/democracy, energy efficiency & renewable energies, vocational training & further education, as well as labor & social affairs. Funding is provided as a grant, with ongoing submissions possible. Eligible applicants are EU citizens and public-benefit oriented entities whose projects align with the foundation’s objectives. Personnel costs, material and equipment expenses, as well as travel costs are funded within the framework of a transparent cost and financing plan.

The funding objective is to strengthen collective approaches to shaping the energy transition and a climate-friendly society. Evaluation focuses on alignment with the foundation’s purposes, sustainability and impact potential, as well as the quality of the concept, timeline, and budget. Applications require a completed application form, a project description, a detailed cost and financing plan, and, if applicable, a certificate of non-profit status. The application process is straightforward via PDF form and email, enabling diverse initiatives to be supported immediately. With this funding program, the MVV Zukunft Foundation creates a platform where creative ideas and committed projects jointly pave the way toward a future-proof energy and societal transformation.

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