In 2025, Prague Airport continues to provide support to its local community through various grant programmes. These include another round of the Biodiversity grant programme, the ongoing Ventilation grant programme, and the 16th edition of the Good Neighbour grant programme. Overall, Prague Airport plans to allocate tens of millions of crowns to back ecological and community-focused projects through these grants.
Prague Airport will kick off its third round of the Biodiversity grant programme at the start of February. “The purpose of this programme is to enhance species diversity, improve natural water retention in the landscape, boost the ecological stability of the urban areas surrounding the airport, and raise awareness about environmental issues. I’m delighted that we’ve already supported thirty valuable and impactful projects in this manner,” stated Soňa Hykyšová, the Director of Environment, Sustainability, and ESG.
In the Biodiversity programme, Prague Airport will allocate three million crowns, with individual applicants eligible to receive up to 300 thousand crowns for their initiatives. One key requirement to secure funding is the assurance of sustainability for a duration of five years. Applications should be sent via e-mail to [email protected], and applicants can seek guidance on their projects beforehand. The funds provided based on established criteria are intended to assist local government units, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and research facilities in bringing their projects to life. The application period will close on 31 March 2025. The Biodiversity programme is a crucial part of the airport’s long-term ESG strategy, and it is anticipated that calls for this programme will continue until 2050.
This year, Prague Airport is also reviving the Ventilation programme. It will commence on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, when individuals can first register for the programme through the www.prg.aero website. Under this programme, applicants can receive financial support for installing forced ventilation systems that come with heat recovery. These systems enable consistent air circulation in buildings while also allowing for effective heating or cooling without needing to open windows or rely on other forms of ventilation. A total of up to 17 million crowns will be provided under this programme, which marks the fifth year of its offerings.
Lastly, in May, Prague Airport plans to announce the Good Neighbour grant programme. This programme is designed for municipalities and city districts in Prague that are affected by the operations of Václav Havel Airport Prague, along with public benefit organizations working in those areas. “All these programmes aimed at our community have a solid tradition, and we are happy to see they are effective and receive positive feedback. They enable us to respond appropriately to the needs of our community and support beneficial changes among the residents,” added Soňa Hykyšová. Applicants can find more information regarding all the mentioned programmes on the www.prg.aero website.