Grant

Support for Environmental and Nature Conservation by the Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS)

The Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS) continuously supports projects aimed at the protection, care, and development of the natural environment, with a focus on species and landscape conservation.

Environmental/Nature Protection Climate Action

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: North Rhine-Westphalia

Funding objective

Implementation and support of projects for the protection, care, and development of the performance capacity of the natural environment, in particular for the preservation of endangered animal and plant species as well as the beauty of nature and landscape.

Eligible to apply

  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Public Institutions
  • Individuals

Funding requirements

  • Project implementation in the field of environmental and nature conservation
  • Development of initiatives for the protection, maintenance, and development of the natural environment

Description

The Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS) offers ongoing grants in North Rhine-Westphalia for projects in the field of environmental and nature conservation. Eligible for funding are non-profit organizations, public institutions, and private initiators dedicated to the preservation and development of the natural environment. The foundation primarily supports initiatives focused on species and landscape protection as well as measures to strengthen the functionality of ecosystems. The goal is to save endangered animal and plant populations from extinction and to maintain scenic natural landscapes. Through continuous acceptance of applications, project sponsors can apply for funding at any time to implement long-term nature conservation concepts. The grant format contributes to sustainably supporting local initiatives and innovative concepts and promoting the ecological diversity of the region.

DiMUS places great importance on transparent funding requirements: project implementation must be anchored in the field of environmental and nature conservation and demonstrate concrete measures for the care, development, or restoration of natural habitats. Nature conservation associations, environmental organizations, and municipal institutions in particular find tailored support here. By combining sound professional expertise with financial support, the foundation opens up new opportunities for forward-looking actors to network and expand their impact. Applications are possible at any time, ensuring flexible project planning and timely implementation of measures. Interested project sponsors benefit from a collaborative partnership and actively contribute to the preservation of valuable natural areas in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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