Project Funding by the Berlin Nature Conservation Foundation
Funding program of the Berlin Nature Conservation Foundation to support nature conservation and environmental projects in Berlin.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of projects for the preservation and restoration of natural habitats, the promotion of biological diversity, and environmental education in Berlin.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material and operating costs
- Public relations
- Environmental education measures
Non-eligible expenses
- Investments in infrastructure (buildings, roads)
- Retroactive financing
- Purchase of land
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Project relevance to nature conservation in Berlin
- Proof of non-profit status or public sponsorship
- Complete funding application in accordance with funding guidelines
Documents required for application
- Fully completed application form
- Project description
- Financing and cost plan
- Proof of non-profit status
- Excerpt from the association or sponsor register
Evaluation criteria
- Relevance for nature conservation in Berlin
- Long-term effectiveness
- Budget and financing structure
- Multiplier effect and public relations
Description
The project funding of the Berlin Nature Conservation Foundation supports non-profit organizations, public authorities, and educational institutions in the planning and implementation of nature- and environment-related initiatives in Berlin. Funding is provided particularly for measures aimed at the preservation and restoration of natural habitats, the enhancement of biodiversity, and environmental education on site. As financial support in the form of a grant, the program covers personnel expenses, material and operational costs, public relations, and environmental education activities. Ongoing application submissions allow for flexible project management, provided that applicants can demonstrate non-profit status or public authority affiliation and submit a complete application including project description and financing plan in accordance with the funding guidelines.
Evaluation is based on the criteria of relevance to nature conservation in Berlin, long-term effectiveness, sound budget structure, as well as multiplier effects and public relations. Retroactive financing, infrastructure investments in buildings and roads, and the acquisition of land are not eligible for funding. Since 1981, this initiative by the Berlin Nature Conservation Foundation has supported innovative and practice-oriented projects that contribute to strengthening the urban ecosystem and raising public awareness for sustainable development. Interested organizations can find all necessary documents, including application forms, excerpts from the register of associations, and proof of use, directly on the Foundation’s website. A continuous fund disbursement and reporting obligation ensures transparent project implementation and sustainable impact in the capital region.
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