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Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business (Grant) – Promotion of Process Heat from Renewable Energies (Module 2)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) supports companies in Germany aiming to enhance their energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program offers direct grants or repayment grants in combination with low-interest loans for investments in various efficiency measures, including the provision of process heat from renewable energies. It aims to support sustainable investments in the economy and is open for applications until the end of 2028.

Who is funded?

The program primarily targets companies in Germany that wish to increase their energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Funding is available for various investment measures to achieve these ecological and economic goals.

What is funded?

This program funds a range of measures to improve energy and resource efficiency in companies, with a particular focus on the provision of process heat from renewable energies. The funding covers various technologies and optimization strategies.

Type and Scope of Funding

Financial support is offered either as a direct grant or as a repayment grant in combination with a low-interest loan. The maximum funding amount is not explicitly stated in the present document.

Conditions and Requirements

Applicants must meet certain conditions, including applying before the start of the measure. The program is generally open for applications until the end of 2028.

Application Procedure

The application must be submitted before the project begins and can be submitted either to BAFA or KfW, depending on the chosen funding type.

The funding program is based on and regulated by a specific guideline announced by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.

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Funding Overview

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2028

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Energy Production and Supply

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Process Optimization, Infrastructure, Planning

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

Managed By: Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA)

Additional Partners: KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau)

Website: Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA)