Ludwig-Bölkow-Stiftung is a German foundation that backs practical, research-driven solutions for a post-fossil future, especially in energy, agriculture, and mobility. Its support is typically small and highly targeted, often funding student theses, applied studies, pilot projects, and occasional publications that advance renewable energy, sustainable land use, and low-carbon transport. The foundation appears to favor technically grounded, real-world projects with clear environmental and societal benefits, often in Germany but sometimes with international relevance.
Primarily small, ad hoc grants reviewed by a technical advisory body; includes thesis support, small applied project grants, and occasional print-cost subsidies for selected books. Some support is invite-only, and grant sizes appear modest (often around a few hundred euros, though amounts vary).
For project and thesis support, applicants should submit directly for review by the Fachbeirat and clearly show how the work fits the foundation’s themes in energy, agriculture, or mobility. For publication subsidies, expect a selective and sometimes invite-only process, so proposals should be tightly aligned with post-fossil transition or related environmental research topics and emphasize practical impact.
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Current and upcoming funding from Ludwig-Bölkow-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Ausgewählte Buchprojekte mit thematischem Bezug zu den Stiftungszielen; Förderung erfolgt nur in seltenen Fällen.
Who can apply: Ausgewählt werden förderwürdige Projekte, Studienarbeiten und Forschungsaufenthalte mit Bezug zu nachhaltiger Energie-, Agrar- oder Mobilitätsentwicklung. Der Fachbeirat/Stiftungsrat entscheidet über eingegangene Förderanfragen.
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