Homeland Projects with a Focus on Digitization, particularly for Strengthening Regional Identity in Bavaria (Homeland Digital Funding Guideline – HDRFöR)

The "Homeland Projects with a Focus on Digitization" funding program in Bavaria targets various public and private legal entities. The goal is to strengthen regional identity and promote equivalent living and working conditions throughout Bavaria through innovative digital projects.

The program supports innovative digital projects in Bavaria that pursue a cross-sectoral approach and support the development of the Free State. Specific expenditure categories are considered, and projects should encompass various development phases.

Funding is provided as a grant and covers up to 90 percent of the eligible costs, with a maximum amount of 300,000 Euros per project. Projects can have a maximum duration of three years.

Specific conditions apply to funding regarding the project, financing, and communication. Applicants must ensure the overall financing, and projects must be innovative and consider relevant state development plans and regional strategies.

The application process involves a mandatory consultation, the submission of a project outline or the application to the competent government authority, and a subsequent review. Disbursement usually occurs in two partial installments per fiscal year.

The legal basis of the funding program is the Guideline for the Promotion of Homeland Projects with a Focus on Digitization. Implementation is based on the Bavarian Budget Code and in accordance with the Bavarian State Development Program.