BINGO! Environmental Foundation Lower Saxony

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Funds environmental and nature conservation projects in Lower Saxony, including coastal protection. Project-specific funding amounts (example: 37,000 EUR for coastal project). Contact directly for application process.

Source: https://www.bingo-umweltstiftung.de

Funding Details

Funder

Niedersaechsische Bingo-Umweltstiftung (Lower Saxony BINGO! Environmental Foundation)

Funding Goal

The BINGO! Environmental Foundation funds nature conservation and environmental protection projects in Lower Saxony, Germany, with a particular focus on biodiversity, coastal protection, nature education, and sustainable land use. Funding areas include: (1) Umwelt- und Naturschutz (environmental and nature conservation) — including coastal, North Sea, and wetland projects; (2) Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (development cooperation) — environmental projects in developing countries; (3) Denkmalpflege (heritage conservation); (4) Emsfonds (Ems river fund). Also awards the Lower Saxony Environmental Prize and runs other environmental initiatives.

Funding Amount

For projects up to EUR 15,000: decided by executive board. Projects EUR 15,000-50,000: decided by Vorstand (board). Projects over EUR 50,000: decided by Umweltrat and Kuratorium (meeting quarterly). Example grant: EUR 37,000 for a coastal project. Larger projects possible for significant nature conservation initiatives. (up to 50.000 €)

Deadline

Periodic (periodic)

How to Apply

Applications submitted online through the Bamos-based portal at antragbingo.syprof.de. Board meetings (Vorstand) are held every 6-8 weeks on dates published on the website (next: 06.05.2026, 10.06.2026, 29.07.2026). Environmental Council (Umweltrat) meets quarterly: 09.06.2026, 15.09.2026, 08.12.2026. Kuratorium meets quarterly: 16.06.2026, 16.09.2026, 21.12.2026. Applications must be submitted at least 8 weeks (Vorstand) or 10 weeks (Umweltrat/Kuratorium) before the relevant meeting. Sample documents and application guidance available on the website.

Target Region

Lower Saxony, Germany (primary). North Sea coastal areas. Development cooperation internationally.

Contact

Niedersaechsische Bingo-Umweltstiftung, Neues Haus 4, 30175 Hannover. Tel: 0511-897 697-0. Email: info@bingo-umweltstiftung.de

Last Checked

2026-05-07 09:18

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must have primary environmental impact in Lower Saxony, Germany
• Applicant must be a non-commercial organisation (NGO, association, public body)

Project Scope

• Project must fall under nature conservation, coastal protection, environmental education, or development cooperation
• Development cooperation projects must have a clear environmental/nature conservation focus

Required Documents

• Submit application via online portal at antragbingo.syprof.de
• Include project budget, timeline, and description of environmental impact

Constraints

• Application submitted at least 8 weeks (small grants) or 10 weeks (larger grants) before the relevant board meeting

Summary

The Niedersaechsische Bingo-Umweltstiftung (Lower Saxony BINGO! Environmental Foundation) is a state-level grant-making foundation established in Hannover that has been active for over 35 years. It is funded by revenues from the BINGO! environmental lottery operated by Lotto Niedersachsen. The foundation focuses on funding environmental and nature conservation projects primarily within Lower Saxony, Germany. Thematic scope includes biodiversity protection, nature conservation, coastal and wetland protection, nature education, sustainable land use, and environmental communication. The foundation also has dedicated funding streams for development cooperation projects with an environmental angle (Entwicklungszusammenarbeit), heritage conservation, and a special Emsfonds for projects related to the Ems river. The foundation organises the Lower Saxony Environmental Prize and various educational activities. Eligible activities include field conservation work, habitat restoration, species protection, coastal clean-up and protection, nature education for children and adults, environmental monitoring, and small infrastructure improvements for conservation. Projects must demonstrate a clear environmental benefit in Lower Saxony. Geographic scope is primarily Lower Saxony, Germany. Coastal and North Sea projects in the Niedersachsen region are eligible. Development cooperation grants cover international environmental projects, but these are a minor stream. Eligible applicants include registered non-profit associations (eingetragene Vereine), NGOs, public bodies, municipalities, and research institutions. The foundation operates through an online application portal. Board meetings are scheduled on a quarterly to bi-monthly basis, with specific deadlines (8-10 weeks before each board meeting) for submitting applications. Smaller grants up to EUR 15,000 can be decided more quickly by the executive director. Grant amounts vary from small project support to grants up to EUR 50,000 or more for significant initiatives. The foundation is transparent about meeting dates and application deadlines, publishing them on its website.

Historical Context

The foundation has been operating for over 35 years as a grant-making body funded primarily by revenues from the Bingo! environmental lottery in Lower Saxony. It has funded hundreds of environmental and nature conservation projects across the state.

Why it was added

Lower Saxony-based environmental foundation that funds coastal and nature conservation projects. Relevant for NGOs operating in the North Sea region.

Sources

• https://www.bingo-umweltstiftung.de
• https://www.bingo-umweltstiftung.de/termine-und-antragsfristen/

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