Grants for Integrated Rural Development (ZILE)
The State of Lower Saxony and the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, with the participation of the European Union and the Federal Government, support projects for integrated rural development. The ZILE program aims to improve living conditions in rural areas, secure basic services, and sustainably shape the agricultural structure. Funding is provided as grants for various projects that serve rural village development and the reorganization of land ownership.
Who is funded?
The integrated rural development program targets a wide range of applicants who wish to implement projects to improve living conditions in the rural areas of Lower Saxony and Bremen. This includes public bodies, private individuals, and companies. Funding is generally limited to localities with up to 10,000 inhabitants.
What is funded?
The ZILE program supports a variety of projects that serve integrated rural development. This includes measures for village development, reorganization of rural land ownership, and securing and improving basic services through basic service facilities and micro-enterprises. The funding is designed to support the different phases of such development projects.
Type and Extent of Funding
The ZILE program offers financial support in the form of grants. The amount of funding varies depending on the project and applicant, with a high funding rate of eligible expenses being achievable. The program is designed for annual application.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific legal and organizational conditions apply to ZILE funding, which applicants must observe. These include requirements for application submission, exclusions for certain company types, and deadlines for the commitment of funded investments.
Application Procedure
The application for the ZILE program must be submitted directly to the competent Office for Regional State Development by September 30th of each year. For private applicants in certain areas, submission via the respective municipality is mandatory.
Legal Basis
The ZILE program is based on a specific directive from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, which defines the framework conditions and regulations for granting subsidies. This directive serves as the decisive legal basis for all funded projects.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
35 percent and 100 percent of eligible expenses
Deadline:
30.09.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony, Bremen (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Construction and Building Materials, Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
Managed By:
competent Office for Regional State Development
Additional Partners:
European Union, Federal Government