Promoting commitment to sustainable development
Would you like to start a project in the areas of sustainability, climate, environmental, resource or species protection? Apply for funding from the City of Munich.
Course description
The city of Munich has set itself the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2035 and supports the sustainability goals of the 2030 Agenda. Munich is working to achieve these goals with many different measures. But it needs the commitment of an active urban society: everyone can contribute to keeping our planet liveable for future generations.
This is why the City of Munich supports projects in the areas of sustainability, resource, climate, environmental and species protection.
Equal opportunities and gender equality are important for sustainable development. For this reason, projects and institutions that take these points into account in the areas listed above and link them with each other are to be supported in particular
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Projects that have already begun cannot be funded.
Please note the different deadlines for funding above or below 25,000 euros.
Prerequisites
The Department for Climate and Environmental Protection supports associations, clubs and organisations that are committed to sustainable development in Munich. Individuals are also eligible to apply.
This must be fulfilled:
- The concept and objectives contribute to the realisation of Munich's climate and environmental goals
- The concept and objectives contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
- Equality of all genders is promoted
- Discrimination is prevented
An application contains the following documents:
- Application form (the Excel file can be found under "Application documents")
- Proof of non-profit status, e.g. current notice of exemption, articles of association
- Proof of authorisation to sign, e.g. extract from the register of associations or identity card for natural persons
Please submit your application as an Excel file by email to: umweltzuschuss.rku@muenchen.de
Questions & Answers
Please use the application form and submit your application by e-mail at umweltzuschuss.rku@muenchen.de.
If you have any questions, the grants team will also be happy to help you by telephone. Please note the office hours listed under "Contact".
The City of Munich supports projects and programmes that contribute to achieving the city's climate and environmental goals as well as the sustainability goals of Agenda 2030.
The following areas are particularly important:
- Biodiversity and species conservation
- Education for sustainable development, global learning
- Food transition
- Fair trade, fair business
- Climate protection and climate adaptation
- Circular economy and zero waste
- Sustainable lifestyles
- Sustainable mobility
- Environmental protection
- Neighbourhood networks
Projects that strive for greater integration of gender equality and equal opportunities in the areas listed and thus lead to positive social and ecological effects are of particular relevance.
A reference to Munich's climate and environmental goals can be found under "Strategies and goals of the City of Munich".
funding can only be provided within the limits of the funds available in the annual budget. Please note that all project proposals over 25,000 euros are submitted to the Munich City Council for a decision. There is no minimum or maximum limit for non-profit organisations. Project proposals from individuals are limited to 6,100 euros. Material and personnel costs are eligible for funding.
If you receive a funding commitment from us, you must make clear reference to our support in all publications (in both print and digital formats) and at events that you organise as part of the project.
Please use the logo of the Department for Climate and Environmental Protection and add an appropriate addendum in accordance with the ancillary provisions. You can download the logo under "Application documents".
Project applications with a funding volume of up to€25,000 can be submitted at any time up to 30 September. The project is realised in the year in which the application is submitted.
Applications for projects with a funding volume of over 25,000 euros must be submitted by 30 April of each year. The decision on funding is made by the city council in the fourth quarter of the year in which the application is submitted. The project can begin in the following year.
Legal basis
The financial resources for promoting commitment to sustainable development are provided as voluntary benefits in accordance with the applicable grant guidelines. There is no legal entitlement to them; they are dependent on the budget funds available.
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Büro der Referatsleitung
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Landeshauptstadt München
Referat für Klima- und Umweltschutz
Büro der Referatsleitung
Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München
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Bayerstraße 28a
80335 München
Karin Biller- Project areas: Biodiversity, community foundation, food transition
Vesna Cesur- Project areas: Sustainability, Mobility
Kilian Draeger- Project areas: Climate adaptation, climate protection, neighbourhood networks
Clara Villaruel- Project areas: Education for sustainable development, circular economy, fair trade