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Objective of the funding programme

The DBU Project Funding supports innovative, solution-oriented projects that deliver tangible environmental benefits. Projects should be practical and exemplary, with potential for replication or broader impact. The programme places particular emphasis on SMEs.

Eligible topics include nature conservation, cultural heritage, marine conservation, sustainable food production, renewable energy, energy conservation and efficiency, and other areas that contribute to solving environmental problems.

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Learn about the programme's funding opportunities.

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Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

Up to 100% co-financing rate (for educational and public institutions).

Expected budget range of proposals

50.000 - 100.000 €, 100.001 € - 1M €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

No

Exceptions are possible.

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

No

Administering authority

German Federal Environmental Foundation

General information

Funding guidelines

Further information

FAQ

Germany

All regions. Cooperation with other countries possible (focus on Central and East Europe) 

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Step 6. Monitoring and evaluating adaptation
Local authorities and administrative bodies, Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Buildings, Disaster Risk Reduction, Forestry, Health, Transport, Water management, Energy, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Coastal areas, Ecosystems restoration, Marine and Fisheries

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The contents and links to third-party items on this Mission webpage are developed by the MIP4Adapt team led by Ricardo, under contract CINEA/2022/OP/0013/SI2.884597 funded by the European Union and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, CINEA, or those of the European Environment Agency (EEA) as host of the Climate-ADAPT Platform. Neither the European Union nor CINEA nor the EEA accepts responsibility or liability arising out of or in connection with the information on these pages.

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