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Urban and Rural Green Measures (VV Urban and Rural Green)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate promotes measures for the creation and improvement of green spaces in cities and villages. The program supports projects in public spaces that contribute to climate adaptation and biodiversity, and is aimed at municipalities and municipal entities. It is designed to sustainably strengthen the quality of life and green infrastructure in residential areas.

Who is funded

This funding program is aimed at municipal corporations and their associations, as well as public enterprises and other project sponsors that perform municipal tasks. It supports projects that create or improve green spaces in residential areas in Rhineland-Palatinate, especially in conurbations and major and medium-sized centers.

What is funded

The funding program supports a variety of measures aimed at creating, transforming, and maintaining urban and rural green spaces. This includes direct planting and redesign measures as well as information, education, and investigation offers in the field of urban green. The funding focuses on projects that serve climate adaptation and biodiversity.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding is provided as project funding by way of co-financing, covering a large part of the eligible expenses. There are clear upper limits for the maximum funding amount per project, which can be increased under certain conditions.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific prerequisites and guidelines must be observed for submitting applications and implementing projects. These include technical requirements for planting measures, budgetary principles, official approvals, and compliance with EU state aid regulations. Transparency and the sustainable safeguarding of the funding purpose are also important aspects.

Application Procedure

The application process requires written submission to the responsible authority before project commencement. The required information and supporting documents must be complete and precise. After approval, detailed proofs of use must be provided. Data processing and publication of grants are carried out in accordance with legal provisions.

This funding program is based on a specific administrative regulation of the Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It also integrates higher-level budgetary and subsidy laws as well as European state aid regulations, which formally secure its implementation and administration.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€110,000

Open Until

Open Until:

20.04.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Environmental and Climate Protection, Construction and Building Materials, Research and Development, Service Sector

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns, Pilot Testing, Experimental Development, Evaluation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy and Mobility

Managed By: Structure and Approval Directorate

Website: Struktur- und Genehmigungsdirektion Süd