Master Craftsperson's Premium North Rhine-Westphalia Open
The Master Craftsperson's Premium North Rhine-Westphalia is a program by the state of NRW that financially recognizes master craftspersons for successfully completing their master examination. With a premium of €2,500 per person, it aims to incentivize professional development. The program is implemented by the State Trade Promotion Centre of the North Rhine-Westphalian Skilled Trades (LGH).
Who is funded?
The Master Craftsperson's Premium North Rhine-Westphalia is aimed at successfully certified master craftspersons with their main residence in North Rhine-Westphalia. The goal is to financially reward professional development in the skilled trades and to create incentives for qualifications. The State Trade Promotion Centre of the North Rhine-Westphalian Skilled Trades (LGH) also receives support in implementing the program.
What is funded?
The funding focuses on rewarding successfully completed master examinations in the skilled trades and the associated administrative costs of the implementing body. Specific professions under the Crafts Code are supported.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Master Craftsperson's Premium is a grant of €2,500 per person for master craftspersons. The State Trade Promotion Centre of the North Rhine-Westphalian Skilled Trades (LGH) additionally receives full funding for the costs incurred through processing.
Conditions and Requirements
The disbursement of the Master Craftsperson's Premium is tied to specific conditions for master craftspersons, such as the examination date, residence, and the exclusion of parallel funding. The LGH must also fulfill certain audit and documentation obligations. Funding is provided within the framework of available budget funds.
Application Procedure
The application for the Master Craftsperson's Premium must be submitted online by master craftspersons to the LGH. The LGH, in turn, applies for the funds from the District Government of Düsseldorf. A detailed procedure is defined for submission and disbursement.
Legal Basis
The Master Craftsperson's Premium North Rhine-Westphalia is based on a specific guideline from the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs, as well as the regulations of the State Budget Code and the associated administrative provisions.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€2,500
Deadline:
Always Open
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Shared Management Subsidies
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Skilled Trades
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia
Managed By: State Trade Promotion Centre of the North Rhine-Westphalian Skilled Trades (LGH), District Government of Düsseldorf
Website: Landes-Gewerbeförderungsstelle des nordrhein-westfälischen Handwerks e.V.