Grant

Funding of the Environmental Center Heerser Mühle Foundation

The foundation provides ongoing funding for projects as well as personnel and material costs of the Heerser Mühle Environmental Center in Bad Salzuflen. The goal is to raise awareness among children, adolescents, and adults about nature and environmental protection and to actively motivate them to take action.

Environmental/Nature Protection Education for Sustainable Development Children and Youth

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: North Rhine-Westphalia
Only for non-profit organizations

Funding objective

Long-term securing of the Heerser Mühle Environmental Center at the historic site through the financing of personnel and material costs, projects and measures for the preservation and development of the site, as well as the promotion of environmental education and environmental practice.

Eligible expenses

  • Personnel and material costs
  • Project and initiative costs
  • Measures for site development

Eligible to apply

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

Funding requirements

  • Projects must correspond to the foundation's purpose (environmental education/nature conservation)
  • Proof of non-profit status or an educational mandate for institutions

Evaluation criteria

  • Requirements according to the foundation's purpose (environmental education, nature conservation)
  • Sustainability and educational impact

Description

The Heerser Mühle Environmental Center Foundation continuously supports measures for the long-term safeguarding and further development of the historic Environmental Center in Bad Salzuflen. As a legally recognized foundation under civil law, it allocates grants for personnel and material costs as well as project expenses to strengthen nature and environmental education in North Rhine-Westphalia. Non-profit organizations, public and private educational institutions, as well as committed private individuals who implement environmental education programs for children, youth, and adults, are eligible for funding. Applicants must demonstrate non-profit status or an educational mandate and ensure that projects align with the foundation’s purpose in the areas of environmental education, nature conservation, and sustainable development.

The funding focus lies on supporting projects and measures aimed at developing the Heerser Mühle site and conveying practical educational content. Evaluation criteria primarily include compliance with the statutory objectives, the sustainability of the initiatives, and their educational impact. Applications may be submitted at any time—there is no fixed deadline. Through transparent use of funds and long-term financial planning, participants are encouraged to actively engage in climate protection, energy efficiency, and social environmental work.

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