Environmental Protection – Funding by the Montan Foundation Saar

The Montan Foundation Saar continuously supports innovative environmental and climate protection projects with a special focus on the Saarland steel industry. Funding is provided for pilot projects as well as initiatives related to modern energy generation, utilization, and storage. Looking ahead, attention is directed towards hydrogen technology as a key to low-CO₂ production processes. With an attractive grant program, sustainable energy efficiency measures and renewable energies in the Saarland region are to be strengthened. The funding initiative contributes to the development of forward-looking technologies and thus supports the competitiveness and environmental compatibility of the Saarland steel production sites.

Eligible for funding are companies in the steel industry, public institutions, non-profit organizations, as well as start-ups with a clear project connection to the steel sector. A prerequisite for a grant is innovative environmental and climate protection measures as well as a comprehensible presentation of the benefits for the foundation’s purpose. The application package includes a precise project description, an explanation of the connection to the funding objectives, as well as sketches, quotations, and other attachments. Applications can be submitted at any time using the standardized form. By compiling the required documents early, the funding process can be initiated promptly. The Montan Foundation Saar is available as a reliable partner to advance sustainable energy concepts in the Saarland steel industry.