Calls for projects

reNature 2

restoring biodiversity

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Contributing to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity in Luxembourg

Biodiversity is one of the essential pillars of our quality of life: it ensures the proper functioning of ecosystems, supports agriculture, regulates the climate, and provides spaces for renewal and well-being. Yet, in Luxembourg as elsewhere, the diversity of animal and plant species is rapidly declining, threatened by soil artificialisation, pollution, the loss of natural habitats, and the effects of climate change.

In the face of these challenges, the Œuvre Nationale wishes to strengthen its commitment to environmental protection and to continue the momentum launched in 2023 with the first call for projects, "reNature – restoring biodiversity". This initiative generated considerable interest and enabled the funding of more than 30 concrete projects in support of nature and biodiversity.

With reNature 2, our aim is to support new initiatives that transform ecological urgency into local and sustainable action, carried out by civil society, schools, institutions, and field actors. The objective is clear: to stimulate concrete, measurable projects that restore ecosystems, create habitats for wildlife and flora, develop sustainable agricultural practices, and raise public awareness of biodiversity issues.

These projects should be positive, forward-looking, and innovative, contributing to a transition towards a society that respects all living beings. They should also have a strong territorial anchorage, ensuring that every supported action has a direct and visible impact on biodiversity in Luxembourg.

The reNature 2 call for projects has a total budget of €750,000.

Each project may receive funding of up to €50,000 for a maximum duration of 24 months.

Support will be granted based on an evaluation by the jury and validated by the Board of Directors of Œuvre Nationale.

Timeline:

  • 08/10/2025: Launch of the call for projects
  • 15/12/2025: Deadline for submission of applications
  • End of January 2026: Jury deliberation and recommendations
  • February 2026: Final decision by the Board of Directors and communication to applicants
  • March 2026: Payment of allocated amounts, following the signing of confirmation letters

Applications must be submitted via our online platform (only available in french).

The call is open exclusively to non-profit legal entities and institutions operating in Luxembourg:

  • Non-profit associations (including those set up ad hoc for the purpose of this call),
  • Foundations,
  • Public institutions,
  • Societal Impact Companies (SIS) with 100% impact shares,
  • Secondary schools, universities, primary schools, and any other formal and non-formal educational institutions.

Not eligible: commercial companies, ministries and public administrations, municipalities, and private individuals acting in a personal capacity.

Projects must fall within one or more of the following fields:

  • Agriculture: sustainable farming practices, orchards and market gardens, pesticide reduction, urban and regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, community gardens, etc.
  • Animal species: habitat protection, creation of refuges, control of invasive species, protection of endangered species, etc.
  • Water, rivers, lakes, ponds: sustainable water management, tackling soil sealing and pollution, creation or restoration of wetlands, etc.
  • Insects and pollinators: creation of new habitats, reducing light pollution, sustainable beekeeping, etc.
  • Plant species: urban greening, control of invasive plants, protection of rare species, ecosystem restoration, etc.
  • Awareness-raising: practical workshops, educational programmes, awareness campaigns with concrete, measurable actions and a positive message.

Excluded: projects relating to domestic or exotic pets, waste sorting, circular economy, food waste, or scientific research.

This call for projects seeks to encourage actions aimed at protecting and/or enhancing biodiversity in Luxembourg. Every application will be examined and assessed by a jury composed of members of the Environmental Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors of Œuvre Nationale.

The jury will make recommendations to the Board of Directors, which will take the final decision. The Board’s decision is sovereign.

Final decisions will be communicated at the end of February 2026, and written notifications will be sent to applicants.

Projects will be assessed by the jury according to the following criteria:

  • Projects must take place in Luxembourg.
  • Funding from Œuvre will not exceed a maximum duration of 24 months.
  • The maximum grant per project is €50,000.
  • Applications will be evaluated based on:
    • Relevance of the project,
    • Viability of the project,
    • Cost-efficiency ratio,
    • Impact and sustainability of the project.

Additional information

The detailed regulations of the call for projects, including all practical information and specific conditions, can be downloaded in PDF format. We invite all project leaders to review these carefully before submitting their application.

Submit a project

To the submissions platform

Members of the jury for reNature 2

Roby Biwer

  • Chair of the jury

David Glod

  • Member of the jury

Daniela Noesen

  • Member of the jury

Max Holz

  • Member of the jury

Joy Mentgen

  • Member of the jury

Jacques Pir

  • Member of the jury

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