Settlement of Rural Doctors

Last updated: 15.6.2025
Grant

The 'Rural Doctors' funding program of the state of Baden-Württemberg supports doctors in establishing their practices or employing a colleague in rural areas facing shortages in outpatient general practitioner care. It provides financial grants to ensure high-quality basic medical care for the population.

Who is funded? Target groups of the Rural Doctors Funding Program

The 'Rural Doctors' funding program targets specialists in general medicine, pediatricians, and general practitioner internists. It aims to improve outpatient general practitioner care in rural regions of Baden-Württemberg and close supply gaps.

What is funded? Contents of the Rural Doctors Program

The program supports various measures to strengthen outpatient general practitioner care. These include the new establishment or takeover of a practice, the establishment of a branch practice, and the employment of a doctor in eligible areas.

Type and Extent of Funding: Grants for Rural Doctors

The 'Rural Doctors' funding program awards grants as fixed-sum financing. The amount of basic funding varies depending on the funding area and the scope of the care mandate. Additionally, there is a possibility of an increase if further financial support from third parties is available.

Conditions and Requirements for Rural Doctors Funding

Funding is tied to specific conditions that applicants must meet. These include the medical specialty and participation in general practitioner care, starting activities in a designated funding area, and obligations regarding the telematics infrastructure and participation in cross-sectoral care offers.

Application Procedure: How to Apply for Rural Doctors Funding

The application procedure is carried out in writing using a specific form. Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration Baden-Württemberg well in advance of the start of the measure. Approval is at the discretion of the Ministry and within the limits of available budget funds.

The funding is based on a specific guideline from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration Baden-Württemberg, as well as on state and European legal provisions, particularly the de minimis regulation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

30,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Baden-Württemberg (Rural Areas)

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration Baden-Württemberg

Managed By:

Ministry of Social Affairs, Health and Integration Baden-Württemberg

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