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Grants for the Further Expansion of Daycare for Children Under Three
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The State of Lower Saxony supported municipalities in expanding day care for children under the age of three. The aim was to create new care places in childcare facilities and family day care. The support was provided as a non-repayable grant for investment measures.

Who is Funded

This section describes which target groups are eligible for funding, the geographical scope of the program, and its overarching goal of strengthening early childhood care in Lower Saxony.

What is Funded

This section outlines which types of projects and activities were eligible for funding, which costs were covered, and which development stages of projects received support.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section highlights the financial support of the program, including the type of funding, potential funding amounts, and project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section lists the essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries of the funding program, including the commitment periods.

Application Procedure

This section explains the application process, from application submission to approval and disbursement of funds.

This section presents the legal bases and underlying documents of the funding program, which form its legitimacy and framework.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

12,000 EUR for a day-care facility; 4,000 EUR for a family day-care place

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Shared Management Subsidies

Region

Region:

Lower Saxony (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Education and Vocational Training, Service Sector, Social Enterprises

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Childcare, early childhood education

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Infrastructure, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry of Education

Managed By: Regional State Offices for School and Education (RLSB)

Website: Regionale Landesämter für Schule und Bildung