Funding from the VRD Foundation for Renewable Energies
The VRD Foundation for Renewable Energies awards earmarked, non-repayable grants for projects in the fields of renewable energies, education, agroforestry, and climate protection. New applications possible from January 2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Purpose-bound funding of projects in the field of renewable energies such as solar, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal energy, including research, education, agroforestry, climate protection, and public relations.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Travel expenses
- Material costs
- Investment costs
- Publication costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Retroactive costs
- Projects already started
- Projects with public funding
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Cooperatives
- Foundations
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Completed project outline in the form
- Own contribution to the project
- Proof of the required qualification for project implementation
Documents required for application
- Project application form
- Signed procedural regulations
- Financing plan
- Project description
- Proof of eligibility
- Proof of own contribution
Evaluation criteria
- Alignment with the foundation's purpose
- Own contribution rate
- Sustainability of impact
- Cost-effectiveness of the project
- Structured project planning
Description
The VRD Foundation for Renewable Energies supports projects nationwide that contribute to sustainable energy supply and climate protection. As non-repayable grants, the foundation funds initiatives in areas such as solar, wind, water, biomass, and geothermal energy, as well as accompanying research, education for sustainable development, agroforestry, and public relations. Eligible recipients include natural and legal persons under private and public law, including companies, foundations, cooperatives, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Project submissions must be made in the form of a completed project outline – including proof of the required qualifications and a self-financing contribution. Selection criteria include alignment with the foundation’s purpose, the proportion of self-financing, sustainability of impact, cost-effectiveness, and structured project planning.
Funding covers personnel costs, travel expenses, material and investment costs, as well as publication costs. Retroactive costs, projects already underway, or projects with public funding are not considered. Applications must include, in addition to the project application form, a signed financing plan, a detailed project description, proof of suitability, and evidence of the self-financing contribution. Since the funding target for 2025 has already been reached, the foundation will accept new applications from January 1, 2026 – an opportunity for ambitious project leaders to jointly shape a sustainable energy society.
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