Project Funding (Funded Projects) of the PIENSA! Foundation for Nature Conservation and Environmental Education

The PIENSA! Foundation for Nature Conservation and Environmental Education continuously awards grants for projects that promote nature and environmental protection, education for sustainable development, and intercultural exchange nationwide. Eligible recipients are non-profit institutions such as associations, educational institutions, or interest groups that aim to implement innovative initiatives in the areas of energy efficiency & climate protection, labor & social affairs, as well as engagement for social cohesion and democracy. With its open application process without rigid funding guidelines, the foundation offers flexible scope to support creative concepts and strengthen exchange between academic, educational, and civil society actors. Particular emphasis is placed on long-term collaborations to sustainably anchor projects in society and inspire young people to experience and preserve natural habitats.

Interested applicants may submit funding inquiries at any time, with the alignment to the foundation’s statutes, the integration of sustainability aspects, and the potential for ongoing collaboration being central to the evaluation. The PIENSA! Foundation places great importance on transparent decision-making processes and a cooperative support of funded projects—from the educational concept through to impact measurement. Regular exchanges generate synergies that extend far beyond the initial funding. This creates a vibrant network of committed project teams and experts who jointly set new impulses for nature conservation and environmental education.