Urban Development Funding Guidelines (StbFRL) Closed
The Saarland promotes sustainable urban development by providing grants to municipalities to address urban deficiencies and strengthen their positions as economic and residential locations. The program supports diverse measures, from planning to implementation, and also integrates EU funds for energy-related and social projects.
Who is funded?
This funding program primarily targets Saarland municipalities to strengthen their cities and towns as economic and residential locations. It defines clear geographical boundaries and pursues overarching goals of sustainable urban development to remedy urban deficiencies and improve quality of life. Municipalities can also pass on funding to third parties.
What is funded?
The funding program supports a wide range of urban development measures, from preparatory and regulatory to construction measures. It specifies which costs are eligible for funding and which are not, focusing on projects in various development phases that contribute to sustainable and integrated urban development.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a grant, with the funding rate generally amounting to two-thirds of the eligible expenses. For projects co-financed with ERDF funds, specific funding rates and accumulation rules apply. There is no explicitly stated maximum funding amount per project, but fixed quotas for the grant.
Conditions and Requirements
The program is subject to strict conditions, ranging from application submission to project implementation. These include specific requirements for planning documents, the necessity of coordination with the approving authority, and compliance with legal regulations, particularly regarding accessibility and state aid law.
Application Procedure
The application procedure is handled through the municipal supervisory authority and directly with the Ministry of Interior, Building and Sport. It begins with the application for program inclusion and culminates in the annual submission of detailed application documents. The selection of projects is carried out by the approving authority based on established criteria and a comprehensive review.
Legal Basis
Urban development funding in the Saarland is based on the state's specific urban development funding guidelines, which are supplemented by national and European laws and regulations. These guidelines define the legal framework for funding and ensure the transparency of the provisions.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
66.67% of eligible expenses
Open Until:
31.12.2023
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saarland (Germany)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development, Social Enterprises
Funding Stages:
Planning, Feasibility Study, Implementation, Infrastructure, Pilot Testing
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Interior, Building and Sport
Managed By: Ministry of Interior, Building and Sport
Additional Partners: Federal Government (Art. 104b Basic Law), European Union (ERDF), Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)