Agriculture – Sustainability

The Agricultural Rentenbank promotes sustainable investments nationwide as well as practical research projects in the agricultural and food industries with its Agriculture – Sustainability program, thereby strengthening rural areas. Supported are production enterprises and companies along the entire value chain of food production, municipalities, as well as private initiatives and non-profit organizations on site. Applications can be submitted at any time through the applicant’s house bank, once the sustainability aspect of the project has been demonstrated. Funding is provided for investments in environmentally friendly technologies, research and development projects, as well as the procurement of equipment for the use of renewable energies. This program is equally aimed at companies, public institutions, private individuals, and non-profit organizations.

The selection of grant recipients is based on transparent evaluation criteria: degree of innovation, economic viability, contribution to climate protection, and strengthening of rural areas. For the application, a detailed project description, a cost and financing plan, proof of the sustainability concept, and confirmation from the house bank must be submitted. The interest-free or subsidized grant offer complements traditional program loans and can be flexibly integrated into existing financing structures. The funding aims for long-term impact: it seeks to establish state-of-the-art procedures, optimize regional value chains, and accelerate the transition to climate-friendly agriculture. In this way, a sustainable and future-oriented agricultural and food industry in rural areas is promoted.