Joint Task 'Improvement of Regional Economic Structure' – Funding for Economic-Related Municipal Infrastructure – (GRW-I)
The GRW-I program of the state of Brandenburg offers grants for economic-related municipal infrastructure projects. It specifically supports Regional Growth Cores and other strategically important locations to improve the regional economic structure, create jobs, and accelerate the transformation to a climate-neutral economy. The program is characterized by flexible funding rates and a focus on sustainable development.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
This funding program targets sponsors of infrastructure measures in Brandenburg, especially local authorities and municipal special-purpose associations. It aims to improve the regional economic structure, secure and create jobs, and compensate for location disadvantages. The funding focuses on Regional Growth Cores and other strategically important locations in the state.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Areas
The program promotes a wide range of economic-related municipal infrastructure projects, from the development and connection of commercial areas to tourism and research infrastructures. Planning and consulting services, as well as measures in regional management and budget, can also be subsidized to increase location attractiveness and competitiveness.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a grant and covers a significant portion of the eligible expenses. The exact amount of funding depends on various factors, including the existence of inter-municipal cooperation or a contribution to sustainability. The program also sets maximum amounts for specific measures and project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
The funding is tied to specific prerequisites and conditions, ranging from application to project implementation. These include adherence to the coordination framework of the Joint Task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure," proof of sustainability of follow-up costs, and consideration of sustainability principles.
Application Procedure
The application process for GRW-I funding requires careful preparation, including a mandatory consultation with the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). Applications are generally expected by June 30 for a decision in the current fiscal year. The approving authority makes its decisions at its dutiful discretion within the limits of available funds.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the guideline of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy for the promotion of economic-related municipal infrastructure within the framework of the Joint Task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure" (GRW-I) from September 13, 2023. This guideline is in line with the GRW Act and the GRW Coordination Framework, as well as the State Budget Ordinance (LHO) and the administrative regulations issued thereunder.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Basic funding: up to 60% of eligible expenses. Potential funding: up to 80% of eligible expenses. For eligible expenses exceeding €15,000,000, the funding rate is reduced by 50%. For regional budgets, max. €150,000/year. For regional management, max. €200,000/year. For planning and consulting services, max. €100,000 (for regional development concepts, max. €50,000).
Deadline:
30.06.2025
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Brandenburg (Germany)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Transportation and Logistics, Water and Waste Management, Energy Production and Supply, Tourism, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Infrastructure, Planning, Policy Development, Implementation, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Protection (MWAEK)
Managed By:
Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB)