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Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business (Grant) – Promotion of Transformation Plans (Module 5)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The "Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Business" program (Module 5) by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) supports companies in Germany. It promotes investments to increase energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially through the creation of transformation plans towards greenhouse gas neutrality. This funding is available either as a direct grant or as a repayment grant in combination with a KfW loan.

Who is funded?

Federal funding for energy and resource efficiency in business specifically targets companies in Germany that want to increase their energy and resource efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program aims to support investment projects that contribute to climate neutrality.

What is funded?

The program supports various measures and investment projects for increasing efficiency and reducing emissions in companies. This includes technologies, process optimizations, and the planning of transformation processes.

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding is granted to companies in the form of grants or in combination with loans. The specific amount of funding depends on individual requirements and the implemented measures.

Conditions and Requirements

Certain conditions and deadlines must be met for the application and subsequent implementation of the funded measures. Early application before the start of the project is crucial.

Application Procedure

The application procedure is characterized by the need for early submission and specific contact points to ensure smooth processing.

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, which defines the framework conditions and details of the funding. This is supplemented by a detailed BAFA fact sheet.

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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:

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

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation

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), VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH

Additional Partners: KfW (Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau)

Website: VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH