Career Advancement Bonus I and II

This funding program is aimed at individuals who have completed high-level professional training or are planning to start a business. The funding aims to strengthen professional education and increase the number of qualified skilled workers and founders in Rhineland-Palatinate.

The program promotes the successful completion of demanding professional development courses and the subsequent first-time establishment of self-employment. No specific project costs are eligible; rather, the grants are provided as fixed amounts for these qualifying steps.

Support is provided in the form of one-time fixed-amount grants, the amount of which varies depending on the type of bonus (Career Advancement Bonus I or II). There are no project durations in the traditional sense, as these are bonuses for achieved milestones.

For claiming the bonuses, specific deadlines, proofs, and adherence to de minimis regulations must be observed. Compliance with the conditions is crucial for the granting and retention of the funding.

The application procedure is carried out through the competent chambers in Rhineland-Palatinate. The examination and approval of applications are their responsibility. Important steps include identifying potential applicants, submitting documents on time, and verifying funding requirements by the chambers.

The legal basis for granting Career Advancement Bonus I and II is a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture of Rhineland-Palatinate, supplemented by state budgetary provisions and European aid rules.