Funding for Measures for Climate-Friendly and Environmentally Friendly Vehicles and Sustainable Mobility Services in Public Local Transport (Vehicles with Climate-Friendly and Environmentally Friendly Propulsion Systems in Public Transport)

This funding program supports transport companies, vehicle holding companies, and public transport authorities (Aufgabenträger) in Lower Saxony in acquiring climate-friendly and environmentally friendly vehicles for public local transport. The goal is to improve mobility between cities and their surrounding areas while achieving environmental and climate goals.

The program funds the purchase of new motor vehicles with climate-friendly and environmentally friendly propulsion systems for public local transport. Both the purchase price and specific vehicle types are considered, while other costs are excluded. The vehicles should contribute to improving mobility and reducing emissions.

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant and varies depending on the program area and vehicle type. The grant is provided from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the state of Lower Saxony, achieving an attractive funding rate. The funding amounts are precisely defined for different vehicle types.

Various conditions must be met for funding, including requirements for vehicle use, technical specifications, and consideration of regional plans. In addition, specific quality criteria for eligibility must be demonstrated, ranging from technical aspects to cross-cutting objectives and regional development criteria.

The application must be submitted via the NBank customer portal before the start of the project. Approval is granted after a comprehensive review of eligibility and worthiness, involving external assessments. The process is designed to ensure transparency and compliance with relevant regulations.

The funding is based on specific guidelines of the state of Lower Saxony and is supported by a series of EU regulations and national laws. These legal frameworks define the scope and conditions of the grants.