Funding for Measures under the Mobility Promotion Act – Electric Buses and Retrofitting of Depots

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The state of Hesse supports the sustainable development of mobility and the expansion of an environmentally friendly public transport system (ÖPNV) with this program. The focus is on the procurement of electric buses, the modernization of related infrastructure, and the improvement of general transport infrastructure. The aim is to reduce emissions and increase the attractiveness of public transport in Hesse.

Who is funded

This funding program targets a wide range of actors in public local transport in Hesse, including municipalities, districts, municipal associations, as well as transport associations and companies. The overarching goal is to sustainably improve mobility in the state and to make public transport more climate- and environmentally friendly.

What is funded

The funding program supports a wide range of measures to strengthen public local transport and municipal road infrastructure in Hesse. The focus is on promoting electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure, as well as measures to improve traffic safety and efficiency.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is mainly provided in the form of non-repayable grants with varying funding rates, which may depend on the type of measure and the applicant's financial capacity. There are specific maximum funding amounts for certain infrastructure components.

Conditions and Requirements

To avail of the funding, applicants must meet a series of conditions and requirements concerning application submission, project execution, and usage. These include minimum expenditure thresholds, compliance with public procurement regulations, and specific rules regarding EU state aid.

Application Procedure

The application procedure varies between single-stage and two-stage processes depending on the funding measure. Careful preparation and adherence to specified deadlines and forms are always required to ensure successful processing of the application.

The funding program is based on a solid legal foundation established by the Hessian Mobility Promotion Act and a specific guideline. A variety of other laws and regulations at state and EU level ensure the correct and transparent implementation of the funding measures.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 40% of eligible expenses (vehicles, training, modernization, depot retrofitting). Max. €400.00 per kW of installed charging capacity per charging point, max. €100,000 for grid connection per location. For public transport infrastructure up to 85%.

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Hesse (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Public Local Transport, Mobility, Municipal Infrastructure

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Infrastructure, Capacity Building, Planning, Process Optimization, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas

Managed By:

HA Hessen Agentur GmbH (for electric buses and depots), Hessen Mobil, Road and Transport Management (for other public transport and municipal road construction measures)

Additional Partners:

Deutsche Bahn AG (for railway crossing measures)

Website:

Hessen Agentur

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