Funding for Individual Business Investments and Supplementary CO2-Saving Measures ("Niedersachsen Invest GRW")

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Who is funded?

The "Niedersachsen Invest GRW" program supports commercial businesses, including the hospitality industry, with investments and CO2-saving measures in designated GRW funding areas in Lower Saxony. The goal is to promote sustainable business models, create jobs, and contribute to environmental protection.

What is funded?

The program funds both individual business investments and supplementary CO2-reducing additional investments. The type of eligible measures varies depending on company size and investment type, with a focus on regional economic effects and the future viability of business models.

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the grant and the maximum funding sums vary depending on the type of project, company size, and funding area, with certain minimum and maximum limits applying.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal, administrative, and operational conditions. These include compliance with regional economic effects, proof of the business model's future viability, and consideration of aid rules such as the GBER or de minimis regulation. Furthermore, comprehensive quality criteria must be met.

Application Process

The application for the 'Niedersachsen Invest GRW' program must be submitted via the NBank customer portal before the project begins. The eligibility for funding is assessed using a scoring model.

Legal Basis

The program is enshrined in the "Guideline on the Granting of Subsidies for the Promotion of Individual Business Investments and Supplementary CO2-Saving Measures ('Niedersachsen Invest GRW')". It is also subject to a series of national and European regulations and frameworks that govern the eligibility for aid and the implementation of the funding.