Bavarian Environmental Loan Program / EcoLoan Closed
The Bavarian Environmental Loan Program, also known as EcoLoan, supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers in Bavaria with low-interest loans. It promotes investments in environmental and climate protection that go beyond legally required measures, thereby creating genuine added value for the environment.
Who is funded?
The Bavarian Environmental Loan Program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and freelancers based in Bavaria who wish to invest independently in environmental protection. The goal is to promote measures that go beyond legal requirements and achieve a significant environmental protection effect.
What is funded?
The program funds a wide range of supererogatory environmental and climate protection investments. These include measures in areas such as wastewater treatment, air pollution control, circular economy, as well as the use of environmentally friendly processes and climate protection-relevant projects.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Bavarian Environmental Loan Program offers low-interest loans for financing environmental protection investments. The loans can cover up to 100 percent of eligible expenses, with a maximum amount of 2 million euros per project. The loan term is flexible.
Conditions and Requirements
Certain conditions must be met for the application and granting of funding, including timely application before the start of the project, proof of a significant environmental protection effect, and compliance with state aid regulations such as the GBER or De minimis Regulation.
Application Procedure
The application for the Bavarian Environmental Loan Program is submitted through the house bank. Comprehensive documentation regarding the project and its environmental protection effect must be submitted. LfA Förderbank Bayern decides on the approval and monitors the proper use of the loans.
Legal Basis
The Bavarian Environmental Loan Program is based on specific guidelines from the Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection, as well as general budgetary provisions and EU state aid regulations, such as the GBER and De minimis Regulation. These documents define the legal framework for funding and ensure proper implementation.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
2,000,000 EUR
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2024
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Water and Waste Management, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Environmental protection, climate protection, resource conservation
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Process Optimization, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection, KfW Bankengruppe
Managed By: LfA Förderbank Bayern
Additional Partners: House Banks, Bürgschaftsbank Bayern GmbH
Website: LfA Förderbank Bayern