Support for Integrated Rural Development (ILE-RL)
Funding to secure and further develop the rural areas of Brandenburg through measures related to infrastructure, village development, and reorganization of rural land ownership. Applications for infrastructure and village development measures are possible until 31.03.2026; reorganization of rural land ownership is ongoing.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The purpose of the funding is to secure and further develop the rural areas of the state of Brandenburg as living, working, recreational, and natural spaces, as well as to contribute to a positive development of the agricultural structure, the improvement of infrastructure in rural areas, and the sustainable strengthening of economic strength. Achieving equivalence of living conditions in all parts of the state is the overarching objective.
Eligible expenses
- Structural measures (paths, squares, buildings)
- Machinery and technical equipment
- Plantings and landscape maintenance
- Surveying ancillary costs
- Personnel expenses
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Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Purchase of livestock
- Ongoing operating and maintenance costs
- Value-added tax for those entitled to input tax deduction
- Planning without direct project reference
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Founders
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Measures in the territorial scope 'rural area'
- Statement from the respective LEADER region
- Proof of securing overall financing
- Viable utilization concept for structural facilities
- Proof of assumption of follow-up costs
Documents required for application
- Project description with draft drawings
- Space and usage concept
- Financing plan
- Site plan
- Building or conversion permit
- Statement from the LAG
- Proof of total financing
- Land register excerpt or proof of use
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content and multiple use
- Fulfillment of ecological and nature conservation objectives
- Priority setting of the LEADER region
- Implementation of measures in financially weak municipalities
Description
The funding for Integrated Rural Development (ILE-RL) supports businesses, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and private actors in shaping the rural areas of Brandenburg as sustainable places to live and relax. In the fields of infrastructure, village development, and reorganization of rural land ownership, construction measures on paths, squares, and buildings are funded, as well as technical installations, plantings, and landscape maintenance. Personnel and general expenses are also eligible up to 20% of the construction costs. The grant rate ranges from 45% to 90% of eligible expenses, depending on the area and target group. For micro-enterprises providing basic services, funding starts from a minimum investment of 10,000 euros, while village development measures in financially weak municipalities can be subsidized up to 90%. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026 (reorganization of rural land ownership ongoing) to the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture, and Land Consolidation. A positive statement from the respective LEADER region, a viable usage concept, and proof of securing overall financing are prerequisites.
ILE-RL aims to improve agricultural structures, establish equivalence of living conditions across all parts of the state, and sustainably strengthen the economic power of rural areas. Funded projects include, for example, multifunctional path infrastructures, village centers, multifunctional houses, and measures to improve the village appearance that consider ecological objectives such as climate protection and nature conservation. Within the framework of land consolidation law, reorganization measures of rural land ownership are also supported. Selection is based on uniform evaluation criteria that consider the degree of innovation, ecological impact, priority setting of the LEADER region, and implementation status in financially weak municipalities. Interested initiatives can submit detailed application documents with site plans, financing, and usage concepts via the LELF online forms.
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