Funding for Disaster Protection Measures

The State of Schleswig-Holstein funds public and private entities in disaster protection to maintain and develop their operational capability to avert dangers. Support is aimed at specific municipalities, districts, and recognized aid organizations within Schleswig-Holstein. The goal is to strengthen regional security infrastructure through targeted measures.

The Schleswig-Holstein state program supports various disaster protection measures. Funding includes training and further education of personnel, maintenance of disaster protection vehicles, and investment measures to improve equipment. Specific measures for supporting aid organizations are also funded.

Funding is provided as a grant and covers different proportions of total expenses depending on the measure. Both project-based and institutional funding are available, with funding rates varying between 50 percent and up to 100 percent.

Various conditions and requirements must be met for funding, depending on the type of measure and the applicant. This includes compliance with training and procurement regulations, as well as minimum requirements for the participation of aid organizations.

Applications for funding must be submitted in writing to the Ministry of Interior, Rural Areas, Housing and Sport. There are different application deadlines depending on the type of project, usually by June 30 or February 28 of the current year. The approving authority decides at its dutiful discretion.

The funding for disaster protection measures in Schleswig-Holstein is based on a specific guideline issued by the Ministry of Interior, Rural Areas, Housing and Sport. It is in accordance with the State Disaster Protection Act and the state's budgetary regulations.