Financial help for the parish center: new building with heating subsidy!

Financial help for the parish center: new building with heating subsidy!

On December 3, 2025 there was a happy occasion in Herzogenaurach: the church foundation was able to celebrate a grant for heating in the parish center. The city's main and finance committee has given the green light to this financial support, which makes it possible to switch to more efficient heating technology in the parish center. Such measures are not only important for the communities, but also make a decisive contribution to climate protection goals.

The importance of this funding is also reflected in the nationwide funding landscape for climate protection measures. As can be read on the Church and Climate page, researching suitable funding programs requires a thorough examination. These programs are often specifically designed for certain measures or techniques, for example heating optimization or the use of renewable energies. However, eligibility can be challenging for church institutions because it is often not clear which programs they are eligible for. Church and climate emphasizes that the aim is to have a centralized and simplified application for funds, which will make the application process much easier.

Diverse funding opportunities

There are numerous funding options available for all parishes. The Northern Church has shown in detail that applications for funding programs can be submitted at both the federal and state levels. The funding includes, among other things, heating optimization and comprehensive renovation measures. Nordkirche climate portal informed that subsidies are also provided for the preparation of energy reports. Especially for larger facilities, it is often worth switching to efficient LED lighting in order to save energy and protect the environment at the same time.

The church district building officers offer valuable advice and should therefore be consulted at the start of planning. Hand in hand with this support, church districts can also help with funding, which is a good strategy for congregations that want to take advantage of the potential of funding.

Climate protection in focus

A pooled application from several municipalities could also prove to be extremely effective in order to benefit from various funding programs. The various funding providers, such as the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) or NRW.Bank, offer specialized funding for numerous climate-relevant projects. For example, concerns about heating optimization or the integration of renewable energies can be implemented, as described on the Church and Climate page.

Overall, it shows that the church foundation in Herzogenaurach is taking an active step towards sustainable energy use with the new grant. Through clever collaboration and the use of existing funding, church institutions can not only improve their infrastructure, but also make a valuable contribution to climate protection.