Funding Guideline Vocational Education – Vocational Education Projects

The State of Hesse supports various actors in the field of vocational education through grants. Eligible applicants include legal entities under public and private law active in vocational education, as well as sole proprietorships, partnerships, and local authorities for specific training programs. The funding targets projects that contribute to the qualitative improvement of education and training in Hesse and pursue special state interests.

The Hessian funding guideline for vocational education supports a wide range of projects, from direct apprenticeship placement funding and inter-company courses to innovative projects in digitalization and sustainability. It finances both direct training costs and measures for career orientation and the integration of specific target groups. The funding is divided into various thematic priorities, each with specific requirements for content and project maturity.

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant, with the amount and scope varying depending on the specific program within the funding guideline. Grants can be provided as fixed-amount financing or co-financing. Maximum funding rates range from fixed flat rates to 80 percent of eligible expenses. The durations of funded measures are also specifically defined for each program.

To receive funding, certain conditions and legal requirements must be met. These concern both the application process and project implementation, as well as compliance with state aid regulations. There are specific provisions for submitting applications before the project begins, for proof of use, and for transparency towards the approving authorities.

The application process for the Vocational Education Funding Guideline is primarily to be submitted in writing to the respective approving authorities, with specific deadlines and required documents varying depending on the funding program. The selection of applications is at the discretion of the approving authority, based on the available budget funds.

The “Funding Guideline Vocational Education” of the State of Hesse is the authoritative legal basis for this funding program. It is supplemented by federal and state regulations as well as European state aid rules. These documents define the exact conditions and procedures for the allocation of funding.