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The Michael Otto Foundation for Environmental Protection sees itself as a future laboratory for ecological restructuring in Germany.

Source: https://www.michael-otto.info/en/stifter/Umweltstiftung-Michael-Otto.php

Funding Details

Deadline: Unknown — Michael Otto Foundation for Environmental Protection; no open grant calls found (Unknown)
Contact: Foundation website: https://www.umweltstiftungmichaelotto.de/ — no direct contact details provided on this page.
Last Checked: 2026-03-15 11:53

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Eligibility

Primary geographic focus is Germany; EU-level policy engagement is secondary

Project Scope

Projects must focus on water-dependent ecosystems (rivers, lakes, swamps, oceans) or biodiversity in land/water use contexts
Applicants or partners should be able to demonstrate systemic impact through model projects or policy advocacy
Educational or science-based components are valued; interdisciplinary partnerships (business, science, policy) are favored

Constraints

Foundation runs own flagship programs — external applicants likely need to approach via direct contact or partnership inquiry, no open call process described
No application deadline, funding amount, or formal grant program described on this page

Historical Context

Foundation established in 1993 by Prof. Dr. Michael Otto. As of the article date (February 2023), the foundation has over 30 years of operation. The AQUA-AGENTS program has been running since 2010.

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