Promotion of Next Generation Access Broadband Expansion in Saxony-Anhalt (NGA-RL LSA)
Funding for the comprehensive development of underserved areas in Saxony-Anhalt with NGA broadband networks as a grant of up to 90% of eligible expenses (max. €10 million for investments and €100,000 for feasibility studies). Applications possible at the end of each quarter.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The state of Saxony-Anhalt grants funding for the comprehensive development of underserved areas with NGA access networks in order to significantly improve broadband provision, strengthen the competitiveness of businesses, and enhance the attractiveness of economic locations and rural areas.
Eligible expenses
- Expenditures to private operators of public telecommunications networks
- Equipping empty conduits with unactivated fiber optic cable
- Civil engineering services and laying of empty conduits
- Provision of shafts, distributors, and termination devices
- Simultaneous laying of empty conduits during earthworks
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Non-eligible expenses
- Investments under €50,000
- Unpaid services from third parties
- Value-added tax with input tax deduction
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Municipalities and municipal associations in Saxony-Anhalt
- Project start only after approval
- Market exploration procedure to determine market failure
- Area with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants
- White NGA spot (underserved area)
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
- Resolution of the competent body
- Proof of market failure
- Tender documents
- Draft contract with network operator
- Declaration of independence
- Environmental protection declaration
Evaluation criteria
- Type of technical expansion
- Ownership structure
- Degree of current coverage
- Area size
- Degree of refinancing
- Environmental friendliness of the solution
Description
In Saxony-Anhalt, a new grant program promotes the comprehensive provision of underserved areas with high-performance NGA broadband networks. The goal is to strengthen digital infrastructure in rural regions and municipalities, support companies in their competitiveness, and increase the attractiveness of business locations as well as rural areas. Public institutions such as municipalities, municipal associations, districts, and municipal special-purpose associations can receive up to 90% of eligible expenses as a non-repayable grant – investment projects are eligible for funding up to a maximum of €10 million, and feasibility studies up to €100,000. Eligible expenses include, for example, payments to private operators to close profitability gaps, the laying and equipping of empty conduits with fiber optic cables, civil engineering measures, provision of shafts and termination facilities, as well as planning and feasibility studies.
A prerequisite for funding is a formal application by the end of the quarter (March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31) as well as the conduct of a market exploration procedure to determine market failure in areas with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants. The project may only start after approval. Furthermore, a resolution by the responsible body, a cost and financing plan, tender documents, a draft contract with the network operator, proof of independence of the certified experts, and an environmental declaration must be submitted. Technical type of expansion, land ownership, current coverage level, environmental friendliness, and extent of refinancing serve as evaluation criteria. Municipalities and special-purpose associations thus receive tailored support to build and operate future-proof broadband infrastructures in the long term.
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