Joint Task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure" – Funding for Commercial Enterprises (GRW-G) – Growth Program for Small Businesses Open
The state of Brandenburg offers grants for investment projects in commercial enterprises and tourism through the GRW-G Growth Program for Small Businesses. The aim is to create and secure permanent jobs and to compensate for regional locational disadvantages. The funding is regionally limited and subject to specific requirements.
Who is Funded
The GRW-G Growth Program targets small businesses in commercial enterprises in Brandenburg, including the tourism industry. The funding aims to compensate for regional locational disadvantages and to create and secure jobs. The program is tailored to specific funding areas within Brandenburg.
What is Funded
The program promotes investment projects of small businesses in Brandenburg that contribute to strengthening the regional economy and create or secure jobs. This includes various types of investments as well as tourism projects with specific orientations.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a project grant, whereby applicants can choose between capital-related and wage-cost-related grants. The amount of the grant depends on the funding area and is tied to maximum amounts per job and total investment costs.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet a series of specific conditions that concern both the economic viability and the regional economic effect of the investment, as well as considering social and qualitative aspects, especially in the tourism sector. Furthermore, state aid regulations must be observed, and own contributions and collateral are required.
Application Process
The application process for the GRW-G Growth Program is handled by Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). Applicants must submit all required documents before the start of the project, with deadlines to be observed for a decision in the current fiscal year.
Legal Basis
The legal basis of the GRW-G Growth Program is a special guideline from the Brandenburg Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy, based on the Law on the Improvement of Regional Economic Structure and EU law.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Deadline:
30.09.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Brandenburg (C-areas: Prignitz, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Uckermark, Havelland (excluding Falkensee), Märkisch-Oderland, Oder-Spree, Spree-Neiße, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Elbe-Elster, Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg an der Havel; D-areas: Falkensee, Oberhavel, Barnim, Dahme-Spreewald, Teltow-Fläming, Potsdam, Potsdam-Mittelmark)
Sectors:
Other, Tourism
Beneficiaries:
Commercial enterprises including the tourism industry
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Scaling, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy
Managed By: Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB)
Additional Partners: Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB), professional corporations (chambers)