Promotion of Natural Climate Protection Measures in Companies (KfW Environmental Program)
KfW Environmental Program: Low-interest loan for natural climate protection measures in companies in Germany with a repayment grant of up to 40% (or up to 60% for SMEs).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of investments in natural climate protection measures on buildings, company premises, and areas of commercial and industrial parks to strengthen climate, nature, and species protection, de-sealing, renaturation, as well as decentralized stormwater management.
Eligible expenses
- Planning and implementation support
- Project-related personnel
- Material and construction costs including incidental construction costs
- Operating expenses (e.g., plants, equipment, materials)
- Remuneration of contracts for work involving services or supplies
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of land and construction of buildings
- Applicant's own contributions (e.g., own personnel and material expenses)
- Value added tax, insofar as it is deductible as input tax
- Maintenance measures after the implementation phase
- Measures to fulfill legal obligations
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Implementation of the project within the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Legal and economic ownership or usage rights of the areas or buildings subject to funding
- Project start only after loan approval
- Measures must not be legally mandated
Documents required for application
- Application form with the funding partner
- Commercial confirmation for the application (gBzA)
- De minimis declaration
- Simplified self-declaration for the SME definition
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to natural climate protection and biodiversity
- Economic efficiency and feasibility of the project
- Quality of planning and supervision by specialist planners
Description
Funding for Natural Climate Protection Measures is available nationwide to companies of all sizes, founders, and freelancers based in Germany, as well as EU subsidiaries and joint ventures. Through the KfW Environmental Program, low-interest loans with long-term fixed interest rates are offered, amounting up to €25 million and covering 100% of eligible investment costs. Additionally, a repayment grant of up to 60% can be granted (up to 40% basic grant plus a bonus of 10% to 20% depending on company size). Eligible measures include nature-based greening of roofs and facades, de-sealing of operational areas, renaturation and biodiversity projects, as well as decentralized rainwater management. Expenses for planning services, implementation support, expert reports, and training are also considered eligible costs.
A prerequisite for the grant application is submission through a financing partner before the project start. Federal, state, and municipal institutions are excluded. Selection is based on economic circumstances and securities, eligibility for funding and environmental benefits of the measure, as well as the quality of professional planning and support. Legally mandated measures are not considered. Submissions are possible on an ongoing basis; fixed deadlines do not apply. Required documents include, among others, the commercial confirmation of the application, a “De-minimis” declaration, a simplified SME self-declaration, proof of use, and evidence of professional minimum requirements. Further details and application forms can be found in the funding documents of the KfW Banking Group.
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