- Sector
- Public
- Level of governance
- EURegionalNational
- Country
- Germany
- Lighthouse
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- GrantsLoansOther
- Managing institutions
- Lower Saxony Ministry for Federal and European Affairs and Regional Development
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
The Lower Saxony 2021-2027 ERDF-ESF+ focuses on five funding priorities:
- More innovative and competitive Lower Saxony (ERDF)
- Greener and lower CO2 Lower Saxony (ERDF)
- More social Lower Saxony (ERDF)
- Social innovations in Lower Saxony (ESF+)
- More sustainable cities and regions in Lower Saxony (ERDF).
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
Eligible beneficiaries are objective dependent. Please consult the Regional Programme document.
Rules on co-financing
Co-financing rate of between 34,98%. Consult the Regional Programme document for more details.
Procedures to submit proposal
- Funding advice: https://www.nbank.de/F%C3%B6rderprogramme/Informations-und-Kommunikationspflichten.html#esf__efre_foerderungen
Relevant websites
- Main portal: https://www.europa-fuer-niedersachsen.niedersachsen.de/startseite/regionen_und_foerderung/efre_und_esf/
- Funded projects’ mapping: https://projektatlas.europa-fuer-niedersachsen.de/
Contact points
The Lower Saxony Investment and Development Bank (NBank) advises on and decides on funding applications in the ERDF and ESF+. The NBank team will answer questions about the funding programs and the application and approval process on the infoline 0511/300 31 (9) 333 or by email to: beratung@nbank.de.
