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KfW 522 — Heating Subsidy for Businesses, Non-Residential Buildings (Heizungsförderung)

KfW 522 — Heating Subsidy for Businesses, Non-Residential Buildings (Heizungsförderung)

Funds organizations upgrading non-residential building heating with efficient, climate-friendly technologies and support instruments.

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KfW Program 522 (Heizungsförderung für Unternehmen – Nichtwohngebäude) is a rolling direct grant from KfW Bankengruppe that funds the installation of climate-friendly heating systems in non-residential buildings across Germany. Eligible applicants span a wide range of entities — sole proprietors, corporations, municipal enterprises, non-profit organizations, churches, and private individuals ownin

Funds installation of climate-friendly heating systems — solar thermal, biomass, heat pumps, fuel cell heating, or district heating connections — in non-residential buildings by companies, municipalities, and non-profits in Germany.

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.1–36 months
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.65%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.kfw.de