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Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Economy (EEW)

EEW — Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency

Supports German industrial firms pursuing energy efficiency modernization and decarbonization planning.

The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Economy (EEW — Bundesförderung für Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft) is a rolling investment grant programme administered by Germany's Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) for businesses of all sizes operating in Germany. Applications are accepted year-round through the BAFA portal and must be

Industrial energy efficiency: cross-sectional technologies (Module 1), process heat from renewables (Module 2), measurement/control/software (Module 3), systems and process optimisation (Module 4), transformation concepts/plans (Module 5), electrification of SMEs including heat pumps (Module 6).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.55%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.eura-ag.com