Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies Open
The state of Lower Saxony, together with the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), supports companies that take over apprentices from insolvent companies or companies that are being shut down. The goal is to enable these apprentices to complete their commenced training and to facilitate the securing of skilled workers for the acquiring companies. The funding is provided as a non-repayable grant towards the apprenticeship remuneration.
Who is funded
This section outlines the eligibility for the “Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies” program. It details the types of organizations and individuals who can apply, the required geographical location within Lower Saxony, and the overarching objective of the funding: ensuring vocational training for apprentices affected by insolvencies or business closures.
What is funded
This section describes the eligible contents and activities of the “Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies” program. It outlines which types of apprenticeship relationships are supported, which costs are considered eligible for funding, and which projects are excluded from funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
The “Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies” program offers financial support in the form of a non-repayable grant. The amount of funding varies depending on the program area and is tied to the eligible expenses. Project durations and their conditions are also explained.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions and requirements apply to the funding of apprentices from insolvent companies. These include criteria for the apprenticeship relationship, the necessity of secured overall financing, and compliance with general grant requirements and EU-wide principles.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the funding program “Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies” is conducted through the Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank). Applications must be submitted before the start of the project, with an early start of measures permissible under certain conditions. Approval is granted after reviewing the submitted documents.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the funding program “Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies” is primarily the “Guideline on the Granting of Subsidies for the Promotion of the Takeover and Employment of Apprentices from Insolvent Companies (RL Insolvenzauszubildende)” of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education. This guideline is supplemented by various EU regulations and state provisions that establish the framework conditions for ESF+ funding and the administration of grants.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 60 percent of eligible expenses in the “Transition Region – TR” program area and up to 40 percent of eligible expenses in the “More Developed Region – MDR” program area
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (districts of Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden and rest of the state territory)
Funding Stages:
Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry of Education
Managed By: Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)
Additional Partners: European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)