Funding for Various Species Protection Measures

The state of Schleswig-Holstein supports natural and legal persons under private law who are committed to the conservation or reintroduction of endangered animal and plant species. The funding aims to achieve the goals of Schleswig-Holstein's Species Conservation Program and strengthen voluntary participation in this area.

Projects that serve the conservation or reintroduction of endangered animal and plant species and meet the requirements of the Species Conservation Program are funded. This includes a variety of measures from habitat creation to public relations and personnel/material costs.

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant, either as full or partial financing. The exact amount of the grant is determined individually and considers the state's interest as well as the applicant's financial capacity. There are no fixed maximum amounts, but the approval period is limited to the respective fiscal or calendar year.

Specific conditions apply to the application and implementation of species protection measures. These include the preferential use of third-party funds, detailed application information, and provisions for the utilization of procured items. The onward transfer of the grant to third parties is not permitted.

The funding application must be submitted in writing before the start of the measure and include specific documents such as a description of measures, a cost and financing plan, and timetables. Approval is granted at the discretion of the approving authority within the framework of available budget funds.

The funding of species protection measures in Schleswig-Holstein is based on specific state guidelines as well as federal legal provisions. These legal bases define the purpose and conditions of the grants and are published in the Official Gazette of Schleswig-Holstein.