>> The projects need to apply repeatingly for funding. > Still better than no funding at all. Exactly, plus no grantor I know operates on a blank check basis,

>> The projects need to apply repeatingly for funding. > Still better than no funding at all. Exactly, plus no grantor I know operates on a blank check basis, its always budgeting, prioritisation, and new applications and grants are for a specific period, can come in tranches, etc. Just how these things work, Germany or not.