Funding for the Construction of Municipal Sports Halls and Outdoor Sports Facilities (VwV Municipal Sports Facility Funding) Open
The State of Baden-Württemberg promotes the construction and renovation of municipal sports facilities used for both school sports and organized club and association sports. This program offers grants to municipal bodies to maintain and improve sports infrastructure in the long term.
Who is funded?
This funding program is aimed at municipal bodies in Baden-Württemberg planning the construction or renovation of sports facilities for schools and sports clubs. It aims to strengthen public sports infrastructure and ensure versatile sporting use.
What is funded?
The program offers grants for the construction and renovation of specific municipal sports facilities. It clearly defines which types of facilities and measures are eligible for funding and which cost categories are supported, while certain sports and non-sporting facilities are excluded. The measures should take into account the recognized principles of sustainable construction.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is provided in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on the type of measure – new construction or renovation – and the lump-sum eligible expenses. There is a de minimis threshold for small projects.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal and technical requirements. These include demonstrating a public need and ensuring versatile use of the sports facilities, as well as compliance with building law and technical standards.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted on time via the legal supervisory authority to the competent regional council (Regierungspräsidium). The selection process is multi-stage and involves the creation of annual funding programs developed in cooperation with various committees.
Legal Basis
The funding program is legally anchored by a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry of Culture and is subject to the provisions of the State Budget Ordinance and the State Administrative Procedure Act.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
30% of lump-sum eligible expenses (new construction), 70% of lump-sum eligible expenses (renovation)
Deadline:
31.12.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Baden-Württemberg
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Cultural Institutions, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Municipalities, Schools, Sports Clubs & Sports Associations
Funding Stages:
Infrastructure, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Culture Baden-Württemberg
Managed By: Regional Councils (Regierungspräsidien) in Baden-Württemberg
Additional Partners: Municipal Association, Association of Cities, Association of Districts, respective Sports Federations