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Bavarian Regional Funding Programs/Regional Loan
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Free State of Bavaria supports commercial enterprises in investment projects in structurally weak regions to create equivalent living conditions and competitive opportunities. The program strengthens the competitiveness of the economy and secures jobs through investment, wage cost, or interest subsidies. It is characterized by targeted promotion of regional development and consideration of the specific needs of the Bavarian tourism industry.

Who is funded?

This section explains which companies in Bavaria are principally eligible for funding and which geographical areas are the focus of the program. The program aims to strengthen the regional economic structure and secure jobs.

What is funded?

This section describes the eligible investment projects and costs, as well as the excluded areas and the development phases of the projects that are supported. The focus is on the modernization, expansion, and creation of business establishments, as well as the promotion of tourism measures.

Type and Extent of Funding

This section explains the various forms of financial support, the maximum amounts and funding rates, and typical project durations. The program offers grants and interest rate reductions, which can be flexibly combined.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 100% of eligible costs; Regional Loan up to €10,000,000 per project

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Bavaria (areas with special need for action, rural areas according to the State Development Program, economically weak regions, areas with labor market problems; Bavarian tourism regions)

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Service Sector, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Industry, craft trades, tourism industry, other service sectors

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Infrastructure, Scaling, Product Development, Process Optimization, Experimental Development, Service Delivery, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

Managed By: Competent District Government of Bavaria, LfA Förderbank Bayern

Additional Partners: Local banks, Chambers of Industry and Commerce, Chambers of Crafts

Website: BayernPortal