Funding for Nature Conservation (FRL-Natur)
Saarland supports individual projects for the protection, preservation, and development of nature and landscapes with grants. Funding comes from state funds, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), and the Joint Task "Improvement of Agricultural Structures and Coastal Protection" (GAK). The program aims to secure and improve biodiversity in Saarland.
Who is Funded: Applicants and Geographical Focus in Saarland
This funding guideline supports a wide range of applicants, from legal entities under private and public law to agricultural farm operators and natural persons, who wish to carry out nature and landscape protection projects in Saarland. The funding aims to preserve and develop biodiversity, especially in protected areas of Saarland such as Natura 2000 sites and National Natural Landscapes.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Costs
The program supports a variety of projects in nature and landscape protection, from the elaboration of protection and management plans to investment measures and contractual nature conservation. Eligible costs include direct expenses, while certain personnel and administrative expenses of the applicant, as well as compensation and substitute measures, are excluded.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Instruments, Funding Levels, and Durations
The funding is provided in the form of grants as project funding, which can be granted as partial or full financing. The funding amount varies depending on the type of measure between 10% and 100% of the eligible expenses, with a de minimis threshold of 2,000 EUR applying to certain measures. Specific project durations are set in the grant approval notice.
Conditions and Requirements: Prerequisites and Guidelines for Applicants
Funding is linked to specific conditions, including compliance with the Saarland Nature Conservation Act and derivation from existing nature conservation plans. An early start of measures is only possible in exceptional cases and with written permission. The program can be combined with other funding, but double funding of the same subject matter is avoided.
Application Procedure: Step-by-Step to Funding
The complete application for nature conservation funding in Saarland must be submitted to the Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection before the start of the measure. The procedure includes a multi-stage review and a decision-making process based on selection criteria, especially for species and habitat protection.
Legal Basis: Authorization and Governance of the Funding Program
The funding program is based on the "Directive on the Granting of Subsidies in the Field of Nature Conservation (FRL-Natur)" of May 10, 2019, which specifies the European legal provisions (in particular EAFRD regulations and GAK framework plan) as well as the State Budget Code. This directive regulates the awarding of grants to support projects in nature and landscape conservation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 100% of eligible expenses. The de minimis threshold is 2,000 EUR, excluding contractual nature conservation measures.
Open Until:
31.12.2024
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Saarland (Germany)
Sectors:
Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness
Beneficiaries:
Nature and Landscape Conservation
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Planning, Policy Development, Feasibility Study, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry for Environment, Climate, Mobility, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Managed By:
Ministry for Environment and Consumer Protection (Department A/4)