Funding by the Foundation for Environment and Development NRW
The foundation supports projects in the fields of environment and sustainable development through information and educational work. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis for smaller initiatives (up to €10,000) or by fixed deadlines for larger funding amounts.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The foundation's mission is to promote civic engagement in North Rhine-Westphalia on environmental and development issues in line with Agenda 21 and the global Sustainable Development Goals. A particular focus is placed on information and educational work, especially on the concepts of "Education for Sustainable Development" and "Global Learning." Projects that link environmental and development concerns, reach new target groups, and have an impact beyond the immediate funding period are supported.
Eligible expenses
- Construction and investment costs
- Fee costs
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Applications may only be submitted by legally capable, non-profit organizations in accordance with the statutes (e.g., registered associations, non-profit GmbHs, foundations, church institutions)
- The applying organization must bear the legal and actual responsibility for the project
- Individual applications from private persons or commercial enterprises will not be considered
- Funded measures must be directed at people in North Rhine-Westphalia
Documents required for application
- Checklist for Application Submission
- Eligibility Documents
- Project Description
- Financial Plan
Evaluation criteria
- Sustainability aspects
- Project concept
- Target group reach
- Impact orientation
Description
The Foundation for Environment and Development North Rhine-Westphalia supports non-profit projects that strengthen civic engagement in the areas of environment and sustainable development. The focus of the funding work is on information and educational activities, with particular emphasis on the concepts of Education for Sustainable Development and Global Learning. With its mandate to support the implementation of Agenda 21 as well as the global goals for sustainable development, the funding program is primarily aimed at organizations planning innovative measures to reach new target groups in North Rhine-Westphalia. The projects are intended not only to achieve short-term effects but also to bring about sustainable changes beyond the immediate funding period.
The funding covers a broad spectrum of areas such as environmental protection, climate protection, vocational training and further education, as well as energy efficiency. Applications can be submitted in two categories: for smaller projects with a funding amount of up to €10,000, continuous application submission is possible, while applications with higher funding amounts are evaluated at fixed deadlines. A grant of up to 80% of eligible expenses is granted, with the applicant organizations required to provide a minimum co-financing share of 20%. Eligible costs include, among others, construction and investment costs, fees, personnel costs, and material expenses.
The application process is characterized by transparency and efficiency. Applicants must submit, in addition to a well-founded project description, a detailed financing plan and other required documents – such as the checklist for application submission and proof of eligibility documents. The evaluation criteria are based on sustainable aspects, a clear definition of the target group, and the expected impacts of the project. Through the two-stage procedure, in which the eligibility of applications is first reviewed, it is ensured that only eligible and goal-oriented projects are considered. Thus, the Foundation offers an attractive opportunity to set long-term impulses for a sustainable future in North Rhine-Westphalia.