Project Funding by the Wetlands Foundation
The Wetlands Foundation supports the acquisition and renaturation of wetlands in Germany to protect rare animal and plant species and for climate protection. Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Preservation, acquisition, and renaturation of wetlands to protect rare animal and plant species as well as to promote climate protection through rewetting and renaturation measures.
Eligible expenses
- Land acquisition
- Renaturation measures
- Ancillary costs for land purchase
- Personnel expenses
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Foundations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project in a wetland area
- Measures for land acquisition or renaturation
- Protection of rare animal and plant species
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to species protection
- Climate protection impact
- Long-term securing of the areas
Description
The project funding of the Wetlands Foundation is aimed nationwide at non-profit organizations, foundations, interest groups, associations, and public institutions dedicated to the preservation, acquisition, and renaturation of wetlands. With a permanently open application deadline, measures are supported that create new habitats for rare animal and plant species while simultaneously generating positive climate protection effects. Funding is provided not only for land acquisition but especially for rewetting and renaturation work that contributes to the stabilization of ecosystems and CO₂ storage through the targeted restoration of natural water levels. The foundation covers both ancillary purchase costs and personnel expenses to ensure professional project implementation.
Interested project sponsors benefit from a transparent funding structure in which the submitted project is evaluated based on its contribution to species protection, climate protection impact, and the long-term safeguarding of the areas. Through flexible grant funding, for example, notary and land registry fees, staff hours, or expenses for ecological concepts can be covered. Particularly non-profit nature conservation associations, environmental foundations, and local clubs find a point of contact here to implement ambitious renaturation projects and actively shape the future of moors, swamps, and wet meadows together with experts. Continuous funding opportunities and clear requirements enable uncomplicated application procedures, thus creating optimal conditions for sustainable environmental projects.
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