Sustainable Modernization of Rural Roads (VwV MoLWe)

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Who is funded

This funding program targets municipalities and administrative communities in Baden-Württemberg. The goal is the sustainable improvement of agricultural and forestry infrastructure through the modernization of central paths and roads to ensure their functionality and support rural development.

What is funded

The program promotes the modernization of specific rural roads and associated necessary measures. It clearly defines which types of roads and costs are eligible for grants and which expenses are explicitly excluded from funding. Support focuses on restoring and improving the functionality of existing infrastructure.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program provides grants as co-financing to support the modernization of rural roads. There are clear guidelines regarding the funding rate and the maximum grant amount per project, as well as a de minimis threshold for eligible costs. The project duration is individually determined in the grant notification.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding, municipalities and administrative communities must meet various requirements, including submitting a road network concept and evidence of the necessity of modernization. Applicants bear a portion of the costs. There is no legal entitlement to funding; decisions are made at the discretion of the authorities and within the framework of available budgetary resources.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for funding the modernization of rural roads is clearly structured. Applicants submit their documents to the responsible lower land consolidation authority, which conducts an initial review before forwarding the applications to the State Office for Geoinformation and Rural Development for a final decision. Funds are disbursed after successful review of the proof of use.

Legal Basis

The funding for the sustainable modernization of rural roads is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry for Rural Affairs and Consumer Protection Baden-Württemberg. This regulation is supplemented by further superior laws and administrative regulations for budget management and administrative procedures in Baden-Württemberg. The corresponding texts are published in official gazettes.