progres.nrw – Program for Rational Energy Use, Renewable Energies and Energy Saving – Program Area Low-Emission Mobility Open
The progres.nrw – Low-Emission Mobility program of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports measures to accelerate the market ramp-up of electromobility and improve the quality of life in cities. It promotes the expansion of charging infrastructure, the acquisition of electric and fuel cell vehicles, and cargo bikes. The goal is to achieve climate protection targets in the transport sector and provide impetus for climate-friendly technologies.
Who is Funded
The progres.nrw – Low-Emission Mobility program addresses natural persons, partnerships, legal entities under private and public law, as well as municipalities and municipal enterprises in North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim is to promote electromobility and low-emission mobility to support climate protection goals in the transport sector and improve quality of life.
What is Funded
The progres.nrw – Low-Emission Mobility program supports a wide range of projects in the field of electromobility and low-emission mobility in North Rhine-Westphalia. These include the creation of concepts, the expansion of charging infrastructure, the acquisition of electric and fuel cell vehicles, and cargo bikes. The funding aims to accelerate the market ramp-up of climate-friendly technologies.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant and depends on the type of project and applicant, considering state aid regulations. There are maximum funding amounts per year and per applicant, as well as specific funding levels for various funding items and company sizes. The maximum annual funding amount per applicant is 500,000 Euros.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants must implement their project in North Rhine-Westphalia and must not have started the project before receiving a grant notification. Certain measures are not eligible for funding, and European state aid regulations such as the GBER and the De minimis Regulation must be strictly observed. Cumulation with other progres.nrw funding programs is not permitted, but NRW.BANK loans are permissible.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted before the start of the project, generally electronically via an online form, to the Arnsberg District Government. Approval is at the discretion of the authority and subject to the availability of budget funds. The grant is generally disbursed only after complete submission and verification of the proof of use.
Legal Basis
The progres.nrw – Low-Emission Mobility funding program is based on a guideline from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia dated January 31, 2024. It is legitimized and regulated by the State Budget Ordinance NRW as well as relevant EU state aid regulations, in particular the GBER and the De minimis Regulation.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€500,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Environmental and Climate Protection, Green Technology
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By: Arnsberg District Government, Department 6 – Mining and Energy in NRW
Website: Bezirksregierung Arnsberg