Funding for Cooperation in Landscape Management and Area Management in Lower Saxony and Bremen

This funding program supports a wide range of stakeholders in the rural areas of Lower Saxony and Bremen who are committed to nature conservation and landscape management. The goal is to ensure the preservation and promotion of biological diversity in the cultural landscape through cooperative projects.

The program funds a variety of projects and activities aimed at fostering cooperation between stakeholders from the agricultural, forestry, and food sectors with those involved in nature conservation and landscape management. Support includes establishing networks, managing nature conservation-related projects, developing regional concepts, and communication and public relations.

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount can be up to 80% of eligible expenses, and in exceptional cases, up to 100%. Projects must meet a minimum funding requirement, and the duration of multi-year projects is limited.

Application requires a detailed project description and proof of specific expertise. Cooperation between at least two partners is mandatory. The program is subject to specific EU State aid regulations and requires transparency and adherence to budget guidelines.

Applications for this funding program must be submitted annually by the end of September through the responsible bodies. The granting authority makes its decisions at its due discretion based on uniform selection criteria and conducts appropriate controls.

The funding program is legitimate under a specific guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry for Environment and is governed by a series of EU regulations and national administrative provisions. These documents ensure the legal foundation and proper implementation of the funding.