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Funding within the Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Federal Government's Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) aims to improve the condition of natural ecosystems in Germany and thus actively contribute to climate protection. It bundles various measures and funding opportunities targeting different stakeholders to advance nature-based solutions.

Who is funded

The Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) targets a broad spectrum of stakeholders in Germany who plan measures to improve natural ecosystems and protect the climate. It aims to enable various target groups to contribute to the preservation and strengthening of biodiversity.

What is funded

The Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) promotes a wide range of measures and projects that serve natural climate protection. These include initiatives in various sectors, ranging from renaturation to the development and implementation of climate protection measures.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) offers financial support in the form of grants for projects that advance natural climate protection. The exact funding conditions, including maximum funding amounts and project durations, vary depending on the specific funding guideline for individual measures within the programme.

Conditions and Requirements

Participation in the Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) is subject to specific conditions and requirements, which are detailed in the individual funding guidelines. General information on the application process and consultation is provided through the Competence Centre for Natural Climate Protection.

Application Procedure

The application process for funding within the Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) is decentrally organized and follows the specific procedures of the respective funding guidelines. The Competence Centre for Natural Climate Protection (KNK) offers a first point of contact for general information and consultation.

The Natural Climate Protection Action Programme (ANK) is established by a Cabinet Resolution of the Federal Government and is operationalized through specific funding guidelines for the individual measures. These documents form the basis for the granting of funding within the programme.

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Funding Overview

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Environmental & Nature Conservation

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Managed By: Competence Centre for Natural Climate Protection (KNK)

Website: Kompetenzzentrum Natürlicher Klimaschutz (KNK)