Saxony-Anhalt Region 2038
The 'Saxony-Anhalt Region 2038' program supports municipalities in the Central German lignite mining region of Saxony-Anhalt with grants for significant investments. The goal is to manage structural change resulting from the end of lignite-based power generation, secure employment, and create new jobs. It promotes various infrastructure projects that contribute to improving economic location conditions.
Who is Funded
The program primarily targets local authorities and other bodies responsible for municipal tasks in the Saxony-Anhalt part of the Central German Lignite Mining Region. It promotes investments that contribute to managing structural change and securing regional employment.
What is Funded
Particularly significant investments in economic infrastructure that accompany structural change are funded. This includes a wide range of measures, from business-related infrastructure to digitalization and climate and environmental protection projects. Necessary planning and preliminary studies can also be funded under certain conditions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program grants subsidies for significant investments. The funding amount can be up to 90 percent of the eligible expenses, with a co-payment share foreseen. The total funds for the program are substantial and distributed among the districts.
Conditions and Requirements
The funding is tied to specific legal and strategic conditions, including securing total financing and considering state aid regulations. There are clear guidelines for project prioritization and demarcation from other funding sources.
Application Process
The application process can be direct or via calls for proposals and requires prior project registration with Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt. The eligibility of the project must be confirmed before the actual application.
Legal Basis
The program is based on the Saxony-Anhalt Region 2038 Guideline and is legally anchored in the Coal Regions Investment Act and other state and federal legal provisions. It also takes into account European state aid rules to ensure conformity.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Minimum €25,000 eligible expenses per project; the grant is up to 90% of eligible expenses.
Allocated Budget:
Up to €1,680,000,000
Open Until:
31.12.2026
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Burgenlandkreis, Independent City of Halle, Mansfeld-Südharz District, Anhalt-Bitterfeld District, Saalekreis (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Construction and Building Materials, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector, Tourism, Environmental and Climate Protection, Education and Vocational Training, Other
Beneficiaries:
Municipalities and bodies responsible for municipal tasks
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure, Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
State Chancellery and Ministry of Culture of Saxony-Anhalt
Managed By:
Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB), Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt GmbH (NASA), State Administrative Office Saxony-Anhalt (LVwA)
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