Investments for the Creation of Additional Childcare Places in Daycare Facilities and in Family-Based Childcare, as well as for Substance-Preserving Renovation Measures of Daycare Facilities

The program "Investments for the Creation of Additional Childcare Places in Daycare Facilities and in Family-Based Childcare, as well as for Substance-Preserving Renovation Measures of Daycare Facilities" in Saarland is aimed at various providers and individuals who invest in childcare infrastructure. The goal is to maintain and expand a needs-based infrastructure for the upbringing, education, and care of children in Saarland. The funding supports both the expansion of childcare places and the preservation of existing daycare facilities, taking inclusion into account.

The program supports investments that contribute to the creation or equipping of additional childcare places in daycare facilities and family-based childcare, as well as necessary substance-preserving renovation measures for existing daycare facilities. The measures must comply with regional needs planning and serve to improve the childcare infrastructure.

Funding is provided in the form of a grant, the amount of which depends on the respective project. The program provides different funding rates for the creation of childcare places and for substance-preserving measures, and project durations are clearly defined.

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal and administrative requirements, including aligning the project with development planning and ensuring overall financing. In addition, earmarking periods for the funded investments must be observed.

The application process requires the submission of specific forms and documents to the Ministry of Education and Culture. Approval is granted by the Ministry, with funds being disbursed as needed and according to construction progress. A detailed proof of use is required after completion of the project.

The funding program is based on specific guidelines of Saarland, which define the purpose, legal bases, and funding mechanisms in detail. It is deeply rooted in the state's budget and administrative laws and was put into effect for a specific period.