Indirect Funding of the Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS)

The Dieter Mennekes Environmental Foundation (DiMUS) offers a nationwide indirect funding opportunity for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, start-ups, public entities, and foundations. The aim is to support visionary projects in the fields of environmental and nature conservation, education, heritage preservation, energy efficiency & climate protection, as well as vocational training, infrastructure & urban development. Applications for financial grants can be submitted at any time, enabling initiatives to be implemented flexibly and promptly. Special consideration is given to projects that create a measurable added value for the natural environment, sustainably improve educational opportunities, or preserve cultural heritage. Funding is awarded based on feasibility, long-term sustainability, and a clear alignment with the foundation’s funding priorities.

The program targets associations, initiatives, and cooperation partners who wish to introduce new impulses with creative approaches and professional expertise. The jury evaluates projects based on their vision, relevance to the funding priorities, and concrete feasibility. Through this indirect funding philosophy, the foundation contributes to strengthening future-oriented networks and preserving ecological, educational, and cultural-historical resources. Interested stakeholders thus receive not only financial support but also benefit from an inspiring funding environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.