Funding opportunities
Sustainability activities are supported by various programs, foundations and the like. This page provides an overview of funding opportunities for different target groups.
If you are interested in these subsidies, we will be happy to provide support and compile further information if required.
GVO Stiftungs-GmbH
GVO Foundation gGmbH
Target group: students, staff
Deadline: 30 March 2026
Funding amount: €1,000–€8,000, up to a maximum of €25,000
https://www.gvo-stiftung.de/
Grüner Topf - Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen
Target group: students
Deadline: not specified
Funding amount: up to €250
https://stw-on.de/downloads/Nachhaltigkeitsf%C3%B6rderung_a4_0122.pdf
Climate-Friendly Living – Regional Association of Greater Braunschweig
Target group: everyone
Deadline: small projects year-round; large projects likely until 30 April 2026
Funding amount: €200–€500; large projects: €500–€10,000
https://www.regionalverband-braunschweig.de/klimafreund
Perlenfonds
Target group: students (applications submitted via universities or associations)
Deadline: open year-round
Funding amount: €25,000
https://www.joachim-herz-stiftung.de/foerdern/aktuelle-ausschreibungen/perlenfonds
Climate Protection Fund – Energy Resources Agency
Target group: non-profit associations
Deadline: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December
Funding amount: €500
Link: https://www.era-goslar.de/mitmachen/klimaschutzfonds
dini – Shaping Universities Sustainably
Target group: students
Deadline: 1 July 2026
Funding amount: €5,000
Link: https://dini.de/wettbewerbe/nachhaltigkeit