Funding for Water Management Measures

This funding guideline supports public law corporations and institutions in Rhineland-Palatinate in implementing water management projects of public interest. In exceptional cases, commercial enterprises may also receive grants for selected measures of particular water management interest. The funding aims to ensure reasonable fee burdens for residents and efficient use of water resources in the state.

The funding program supports a wide range of water management projects that serve the public interest. This includes measures for infrastructure modernization, water body development, flood protection, as well as innovative projects and analyses. Both construction measures and planning and conceptual services are funded.

Funding is generally provided as project funding through co-financing, with both grants and interest-free loans being awarded. The amount of funding largely depends on the annual fee requirement and the type of project, with bonuses potentially granted for specific water management objectives. The term of the loans is fixed, and under certain circumstances, loans can be converted into grants.

For the approval of funding, certain conditions and requirements must be met, concerning both the application process and project implementation, as well as compliance with legal frameworks. This ensures the appropriate, economical, and environmentally friendly execution of measures and regulates adherence to relevant aid rules.

The application for funding for water management measures in Rhineland-Palatinate takes place in several steps via an electronic specialized procedure. This begins with inclusion in the Medium-Term Investment Program (MIP) and continues with the regular updating of application data. Approval takes place after a comprehensive review, with transparency and the provision of documents by the applicant being essential.

The funding program "Grants for Water Management Measures" is legally anchored by a detailed administrative regulation of the Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility. It is based on various state and federal legal provisions as well as EU directives that set the framework for financial support of water management projects.