Funding for Orientation Consultations and Measures for the Rewetting and Restoration of Nature-Significant Peatlands (1,000 Peatlands)

The "1,000 Peatlands" program targets a wide range of applicants, including municipalities, companies, and private individuals who wish to implement peatland conservation and restoration projects in Germany. The aim is to support the rewetting of peatlands and thus make a significant contribution to environmental and climate protection.

The "1,000 Peatlands" program supports projects aimed at the rewetting and restoration of nature-significant peatlands, as well as preparatory orientation consultations. The focus is on environmental and nature conservation measures.

The "1,000 Peatlands" program awards grants for financing peatland conservation projects. It is a continuously open program without a specific maximum budget per project, which allows for flexible application.

The application process for the "1,000 Peatlands" program is a one-stage process, allowing project applications to be submitted year-round to the project executing agency Zukunft – Umwelt – Gesellschaft (ZUG) gGmbH. This simplifies access to funding and accelerates the process.

The legal basis for the "1,000 Peatlands" program is a specific funding guideline that regulates its purpose and implementation in detail. This ensures a transparent and binding basis for all funding activities.