Reconstruction RLP 2021 – Municipalities and Other Public Infrastructure Operators Open
The "Reconstruction RLP 2021" program provides financial aid for the removal of immediate damage to public infrastructure in Rhineland-Palatinate caused by the natural disaster on July 14 and 15, 2021. It supports municipalities and other operators in sustainable reconstruction and the prevention of future flood damage, aiming to comprehensively strengthen the affected regions.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Coverage
This funding program targets municipal corporations, municipal associations, and non-municipal operators of public infrastructure in the areas of Rhineland-Palatinate affected by the natural disaster on July 14 and 15, 2021. The goal is the elimination of damage to public infrastructure and sustainable reconstruction.
What is Funded: Measures and Eligible Costs
Within the framework of this program, measures for the restoration of various public infrastructures after the flood events are supported. This includes the elimination of direct damage as well as accompanying and preparatory work. Indirect damages or improvements that go beyond the state of the art are not eligible for funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is provided in the form of non-repayable grants, which are awarded as ex-gratia payments. The funding rate varies depending on the type of sponsorship and can amount to up to 100% of the eligible total expenses.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet certain requirements, including the integration of the measure into an action plan and proof of damage causality. Specific regulations also apply to combining with other funding and the earmarking of funds.
Application Procedure: Process and Selection
The application for funding must be submitted to the respective approving authority by June 30, 2026. The procedure includes the creation of action plans by the municipalities and a plausibility check by the approving authorities.
Legal Basis
The funding program "Reconstruction RLP 2021" is based on an administrative regulation of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate and further federal and European legal provisions. It is an ex-gratia payment without legal entitlement.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
up to 100% of eligible total expenses
Deadline:
30.06.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Rhineland-Palatinate (Districts of Ahrweiler, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Cochem-Zell, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm, Mayen-Koblenz, Trier-Saarburg, Vulkaneifel; independent city of Trier)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Service Sector, Healthcare, Education and Vocational Training, Transportation and Logistics, Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Cultural Institutions, Other
Beneficiaries:
Municipal corporations, municipal associations, non-municipal operators of public infrastructure (education, sports, health, social infrastructure), companies with predominantly municipal participation, other legal entities under public law, public institutions and public foundations
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Federal Government
Managed By: Supervisory and Service Directorate (ADD), Ministry of Science and Health, Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, and Mobility, Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Transformation, and Digitalization
Additional Partners: State Mobility Office (LBM), State Office for Social Affairs, Youth and Supply (LSJV), General Directorate for Cultural Heritage (GDKE)
Website: Aufsichts- und Dienstleistungsdirektion (ADD) Rheinland-Pfalz