Rural Further Education

The funding program for rural further education in Baden-Württemberg targets associations, institutions, and individuals who are active in rural areas or derive their main, additional, or secondary income from there. The aim is to promote specialist knowledge and deepen understanding of relevant issues in rural areas. Measures must be carried out in Baden-Württemberg.

The program funds specific further education measures such as practical courses, seminars, and lecture events that primarily serve to impart specialized knowledge or understanding of relevant issues in rural areas. Both material costs and travel and subsistence costs for participants are subsidized.

Funding is provided in the form of grants, both lump-sum and pro-rata, depending on the type of measure. There are specific daily rates for participants and hourly flat rates for conducting events. The funding guideline is valid until the end of 2027.

Specific conditions apply to funding regarding the eligibility of associations and participants, the content of further education measures, and minimum participant numbers. Financial minimum limits for the disbursement of grants are also set.

The application for funding must be submitted punctually using the prescribed form to the responsible Regional Administrative Authority. Approval is granted at discretionary discretion, and disbursement follows successful review of the proof of use.

The funding program is based on a specific guideline of the Ministry of Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg, issued in 2007 and last amended in 2020. The legitimation is derived from several state laws on further education and rural culture, as well as budgetary regulations.