Funding Program "Sustainable Renewable Resources"

The "Sustainable Renewable Resources" funding program targets natural and legal persons with a domicile in Germany who carry out research, development, and demonstration projects in the field of renewable resources. It supports projects that promote the sustainable extraction and use of biomass from agriculture, forestry, and waste management and are of significant federal interest.

The funding program supports research, development, and demonstration projects in the field of renewable resources. This includes the sustainable production, provision, processing, and use of renewable resources, as well as the development of products from these materials. Excluded, among other things, are the acquisition of land and buildings, and ongoing business activities.

The funding program offers grants, the amount of which depends on the type of project and can reach up to 100 percent of eligible costs for basic research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can receive additional bonuses under certain conditions.

To be eligible for the "Sustainable Renewable Resources" funding program, applicants must meet certain legal and organizational requirements. This includes the project's alignment with program objectives, securing financing, and adhering to specific exclusion criteria for costs.

The application procedure for the "Sustainable Renewable Resources" funding program is two-stage, requiring the submission of a project outline followed by a formal application. There are both specific funding calls and the option to submit unsolicited project outlines.

The "Sustainable Renewable Resources" funding program is based on a guideline from the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) from January 2024. This is supplemented by specific funding calls and a detailed guideline for submitting outlines and applications.