NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater Open
The NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater offers low-interest loans to ensure favorable overall financing for projects within the framework of the funding program "Future-Proof and Sustainable Wastewater Disposal (ZunA NRW)". It is aimed at entities responsible for wastewater disposal and public legal entities in North Rhine-Westphalia that invest in wastewater disposal measures.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographic Reach
The NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater is aimed at entities responsible for wastewater disposal and public legal entities in North Rhine-Westphalia. It complements the financing of projects for sustainable wastewater disposal that are already supported under the "Future-Proof and Sustainable Wastewater Disposal (ZunA NRW)" funding program.
What is Funded: Project Types and Eligible Areas
The complementary program supports a variety of investments in wastewater disposal, focusing on energy and resource efficiency, flood and heavy rainfall protection, and adaptation to climate change. It also includes measures to reduce pollutant discharges and treat mixed and rainwater.
Type and Scope of Funding
This program offers low-interest loans as supplementary financing. The funding amount can be up to 5 million Euros and cover up to 100 percent of the eligible investment costs. The loans have a long term and fixed interest rates.
Conditions and Requirements: Funding Guidelines and Obligations
Specific conditions apply for funding under the NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater, particularly the simultaneous application for a loan or grant from the ZunA NRW Program and compliance with the NRW.BANK's ESG funding requirements. The project start before application is also relevant.
Application Procedure
The application for the NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater must be submitted to NRW.BANK. The procedure varies depending on whether it is combined with a loan or a grant from the ZunA NRW Program. After a positive review, a global commitment is made, and disbursement occurs after construction begins.
Legal Basis
The NRW.BANK.Complementary Program.Wastewater is based on a specific information sheet and is closely linked to the guidelines for the "Future-Proof and Sustainable Wastewater Disposal (ZunA NRW)" funding program, as well as the State Water Act. The NRW.BANK's ESG funding requirements are also decisive.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
5.000.000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Entities responsible for wastewater disposal, Municipalities, Municipal associations, Municipal institutions, other public legal entities
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: NRW.BANK
Managed By: NRW.BANK
Additional Partners: KfW, Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR), EIB
Website: NRW.BANK