Funding for Vocational Training Relationships for Professional Drivers in Freight Transport Companies with Heavy Goods Vehicles

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Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Reach

The funding program specifically targets freight transport companies in Germany that offer vocational training for professional drivers. It aims to counteract the acute shortage of qualified driving personnel in this sector.

What is Funded: Content and Scope

This funding program focuses exclusively on supporting in-company vocational training for professional drivers. The funding amount is based on lump-sum amounts per training relationship, staggered by training year and company size.

Type and Scope of Funding: Financial Details

The program offers non-repayable grants with specific funding rates depending on company size. The maximum funding amount per company and project is limited to 3 million euros, and the funding period can be up to three years.

Conditions and Requirements: Funding Modalities

For funding, certain conditions regarding the start of training, accumulation with other aid, and compliance with EU state aid rules, particularly the General Block Exemption Regulation, must be observed. In addition, there are specific budget restrictions and reporting obligations.

Application Procedure: Step-by-Step to the Grant

The application process is entirely electronic via a special portal of the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM). There is an annual application deadline, and applications are processed upon receipt of the complete application.

Legal Basis: The Foundation of the Funding Program

The funding program is regulated by a specific federal guideline based on the Federal Budget Code and the EU's General Block Exemption Regulation. These documents form the legal framework for the granting of subsidies.