Funding for Municipal Sports Facilities (Sports Facilities Funding Guideline)

The Sports Facilities Funding Guideline of the State of Schleswig-Holstein was primarily aimed at municipalities within Schleswig-Holstein planning renovation measures for their sports infrastructure. The goal was to reduce the existing renovation backlog, maintain the functionality of the facilities, and consider aspects of climate protection and resource efficiency.

The funding covered specific renovation measures at various municipal sports facilities with a focus on maintaining functionality, reducing operating costs, CO2 reduction, and accessibility. Certain special sports facilities and the conversion of certain playing field surfaces were excluded.

Funding was provided as a non-repayable grant in the form of project funding, with staggered funding rates and maximum amounts depending on the type of sports facility and the financial situation of the municipality. A minimum funding amount was set.

To receive funding, measures had to be fully planned and overall financing secured. Projects could not have started before approval, and there were specific exclusion criteria for certain sports facilities and surfaces.

The application procedure required the use of a specific form and submission by fixed deadlines. The review also included a technical assessment by municipal departments, and proof of use was simplified.

The funding program was based on the Guideline on the Promotion of Municipal Sports Facilities in Schleswig-Holstein, which formed the basis for granting the subsidies and stipulated specific procedures and provisions.