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KfW Umweltprogramm

KfW Umweltprogramm

Supports German companies with subsidised loans for environmental protection, climate action, circular economy, biodiversity, and resource efficiency upgrades.

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The KfW Umweltprogramm (programmes 240 and 241) is a subsidised loan instrument from KfW Bankengruppe supporting corporate investment in environmental protection, climate mitigation, circular economy measures, biodiversity preservation, and resource efficiency in Germany. Operated under KfW's promotional mandate on behalf of the federal government, the programme is part of KfW's Energie und Umwelt…

What this grant funds

Offers subsidised loans of up to EUR 26.75 million to German companies and institutions investing in environmental protection, climate action, circular economy, and resource efficiency.

Key facts
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.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.kfw.de