Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant

The Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant targets master craftswomen and craftsmen, as well as craft businesses in Brandenburg, who aim for full-time business establishments, company acquisitions, or active participations. The goal is to support highly qualified skilled workers in crafts and to secure the existence and creation of jobs and training positions in the region.

The Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant supports specific measures in crafts, including both initial business establishment and the creation of jobs and training positions. Eligible expenditures relate to operational investments and operating expenses, while expenses incurred before the application are excluded. The funding aims to facilitate the market entry of new businesses and promote their growth.

The program grants subsidies in two stages: a basic funding for establishment and an additional funding for creating jobs or training positions. Specific amounts are fixed, and multiple founders can also be funded within one project.

Important conditions for the Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant concern the application submission before project start, the necessary consultation by the Chamber of Crafts, and compliance with the De minimis Regulation. In addition, proof of the use of funds must be provided, and certain repayment conditions must be observed.

The application for the Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant must be submitted to the Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg (ILB) before the start of the project. This requires prior consultation and an expert opinion from the responsible Chamber of Crafts. The decision on the application is at the discretion of the ILB, and disbursement occurs after specific proofs are submitted.

The Brandenburg Master Craftsperson Foundation Grant is based on a specific directive of the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of the State of Brandenburg and is embedded in a comprehensive legal framework. This includes budgetary provisions, EU aid regulations, and national subsidy laws that regulate the allocation and administration of funds.