Promotion of Integrated Rural Development (ILE-RL)
The federal state of Brandenburg supports projects for the safeguarding and development of rural areas as well as infrastructure and village development. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format to the LELF at any time.
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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 rural infrastructure, and the sustainable strengthening of economic strength. Achieving equivalence in living conditions across all parts of the state is the overarching objective.
Eligible expenses
- Construction and infrastructure measures (paths, squares, village development)
- Plantings and landscape maintenance
- General expenses (up to 20% of construction costs)
- Surveying ancillary costs in land consolidation procedures
- Hardware and IT solutions for project implementation
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Operating and maintenance costs
- Purchase of living inventory (animals, annual plants)
- Acquisition of company shares and product annuities
- Fines, penalties, legal costs
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Measures are located within the territorial scope "rural area of Brandenburg"
- Statement from the respective LEADER region (LAG) required
- Proof of overall financing
- Viable usage concept for construction projects
- Priority given to integration of existing building fabric
Documents required for application
- ILE-RL form (application form)
- Statement from the LAG
- Proof of total financing (budget plan/credit confirmation)
- Usage concept and construction/space program
- Planning documents (site plan, cadastral map, design drawings)
Evaluation criteria
- Prioritization according to RES and LAG ranking
- Contribution to regional development
- Sustainability and climate protection aspects
- Efficiency and financing structure
Description
The funding for integrated rural development (ILE-RL) of the state of Brandenburg supports municipalities, non-profit organizations, businesses, and private individuals in projects aimed at strengthening rural areas as living, working, recreational, and natural spaces. Measures funded include village development, infrastructure improvements outside settlement areas, local basic services, as well as micro-enterprises providing essential services and reorganization procedures according to FlurbG/LwAnpG. Requirements include, among others, location in a rural area, a positive statement from the respective LEADER region, proof of overall financing, and a viable utilization concept for construction projects. Funded are construction and infrastructure measures, plantings, IT solutions, and general expenses up to 20% of construction costs. The grant amount ranges from 45% to 90% of eligible expenses depending on the funding focus. For municipal projects and non-profit entities, the funding rate can be up to 90% in financially weak municipalities, up to 55% for micro-enterprises, and up to 75% or 90% of execution costs for reorganization procedures.
Applications must be submitted in the prescribed form at any time to the State Office for Rural Development, Agriculture and Land Reorganization (LELF); for FlurbG projects, continuous application submission applies, while for other areas, funds must be awaited from repayments. Required documents include the ILE-RL application form, statement from the LAG, proof of overall financing, planning documents, and a utilization concept. A final ranking decision is made considering criteria such as contribution to regional development, sustainability, and financing structure. The goal is the equivalent development of all parts of the state and the sustainable strengthening of economic strength.
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