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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