Project Funding by the Weser-Ems Water Protection Foundation
The Weser-Ems Water Protection Foundation provides non-repayable grants for projects aimed at the protection and improvement of groundwater, inland surface waters, soil, sustainable water use, environmental education, and public relations in the Weser-Ems region. Applications can be submitted at any time via PDF form.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of measures and projects in favor of water protection in accordance with the Water Framework Directive in the Weser-Ems region, particularly for the protection and improvement of groundwater and inland water status, soil health, sustainable use of water resources, as well as environmental education and public relations.
Eligible expenses
- Project planning
- Implementation and realization of the project
- Public relations and information
- Evaluation and documentation
Non-eligible expenses
- Project financing costs
- Costs of legal enforcement and expert opinions
- General operating expenses (not related to the project)
- Infrastructure expansion (e.g., acquisition of communication and vehicle technology) without special justification
Eligible to apply
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Companies
- Cooperatives
- Foundations
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal entity under private or public law
- Professional qualification of the project sponsor
- Own contribution or in-kind contributions provided
- Transparent use of funds
- Accountability to the foundation
Documents required for application
- Completed application form
- Project description and objectives
- Cost and financing plan including own contribution
- Project schedule
- Proof of own contributions
- Comparative offers from €10,000
- Proof of official permits (if required)
- Statutes/bylaws of the applicant
Evaluation criteria
- Practical relevance
- Promotion of voluntary engagement
- Sustainable impact
- Broad reach
- Role model character
- Transferability and multiplication
- Transparency of fund usage
- Competence of project managers
- Coherence of project planning
- Efficient cost planning
Description
The project funding of the Weser-Ems Water Protection Foundation supports interest groups, associations, companies, cooperatives, foundations, public and non-profit institutions, as well as educational institutions from Bremen and Lower Saxony in measures related to water protection. Non-repayable grants are provided for projects aimed at the remediation and improvement of groundwater and inland water quality, soil protection and filtration functions, sustainable water use, as well as environmental education and public relations in accordance with the European Water Framework Directive. The duration is generally limited to 24 months; own funds or contributions in kind are desired. Funds may be used for planning, implementation, public relations, and evaluation, but not for financing or general operating costs unrelated to the project. The foundation places value on practical concepts with sustainable impact, promotion of volunteer work, broad public outreach, and transferability. Transparent use of funds and coherent cost planning are prerequisites for a successful application.
Applications can be submitted at any time using the official PDF form and require a project description, cost and financing plan with specified own contribution, schedule, proof of own contributions, if applicable official permits, as well as comparative offers starting from €10,000 and the statutes or rules of procedure of the applicant. The decision is made by the foundation’s board or, for amounts over €10,000, by the advisory board. A coherent concept, verifiable documentation, and sustainable continuation secure the grant. Eligible applicants receive advice from the foundation regarding the application process and benefit from ongoing funding opportunities without a fixed submission deadline.
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