Funding Guideline Energy and Climate – Future-Proof Energy Supply
The Free State of Saxony promotes measures for a future-proof energy supply, as well as climate protection and climate adaptation in specific districts and independent cities with support from the Just Transition Fund (JTF) and ERDF. The program provides grants for investment and non-investment projects in renewable energies, energy efficiency, and climate change adaptation, including qualification measures. It aims to support the regions and their people in the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
Who is Funded
The Funding Guideline Energy and Climate in Saxony targets a wide range of applicants, including municipal bodies, companies, cooperatives, associations, non-profit organizations, research institutions, and private individuals. The funding aims to support the transition to a climate-neutral economy in specific Saxon regions.
What is Funded
The funding guideline covers a variety of measures aimed at a future-proof energy supply, climate protection, and climate adaptation. These include investment measures in renewable energies and energy infrastructure, application-oriented research projects, measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as adaptation measures to the consequences of climate change, supplemented by qualification measures.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of grants with varying funding rates and maximum grant amounts, depending on the type of project and the beneficiary.
Conditions and Requirements
The granting of subsidies is subject to specific legal, administrative, and substantive conditions to ensure effective and targeted implementation of the funding objectives. These include compliance with European and national legal bases, ensuring self-financing, and adherence to public procurement law.
Application Procedure
The application process takes place via the SAB funding portal, often within the framework of specific funding calls, where project outlines or applications are submitted and evaluated according to transparent criteria.
Legal Basis
The Funding Guideline Energy and Climate of the Free State of Saxony is based on national budgetary laws and administrative regulations, as well as on European aid regulations and fund ordinances, which form the legal framework for the granting of subsidies.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
€2,500,000
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Saxony (Districts of Görlitz, Bautzen, Nordsachsen, Leipzig; Independent Cities of Leipzig, Chemnitz)
Sectors:
Renewable Energy, Energy Production and Supply, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Water and Waste Management, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Implementation, Planning, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture (SMEKUL)
Managed By:
Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB)
Additional Partners:
Saxon Energy Agency GmbH (SAENA) - Support, Just Transition Fund (JTF) Specialist Unit within the State Ministry for Regional Development - Review, State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology (LfULG)