Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business (Loan) – Funding for Cross-Sectional Technologies (Module 1)

This funding program from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) aims to support companies in Germany in increasing their energy and resource efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The funding is aimed at a wide range of companies that want to invest in corresponding measures, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises in specific application areas.

The program supports a variety of measures aimed at optimizing energy and resource consumption and reducing emissions in industrial and commercial applications. This includes investments in technologies, process optimizations, and strategic planning for a more sustainable economy.

Funding is granted as an interest-subsidized loan in conjunction with a repayment grant via KfW or as a direct grant via BAFA. Detailed information on the maximum funding amount or specific funding rates is not included in the provided document. Applications can be submitted until the end of 2028, which sets the timeframe for the program.

For applying under the Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business, it is essential that the application is submitted before the start of the planned measure. This ensures compliance with the funding guidelines and proper processing of the support.

The application for this funding program must be submitted before the start of the planned investment measure. Processing is carried out either via BAFA for direct grants or via KfW for interest-subsidized loans with a repayment grant.

The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business is based on a specific funding guideline from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and is detailed by supplementary documents from KfW. These documents define the legal framework and operational guidelines for the program.