Promotion of Rural Vocational Education
Funding for vocational training and excursions in the agricultural sector in Brandenburg and Berlin, focusing on the environment, animal welfare, and securing skilled labor. Applications accepted until 15.02.2026. Budget: €1,000,000 per application deadline.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
This funding aims to promote the goals of sustainable development, environmental protection, and the preservation of environmental quality. Measures to improve knowledge of site- and climate-adapted land management, cultivation and livestock practices, animal welfare, nature conservation, climate protection, biodiversity, sustainable resource use, digitalization, and to meet the demand for skilled workers in agriculture and forestry are supported.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Overhead costs
- Demonstration and informational materials
Non-eligible expenses
- Double funding with other programs
- Courses of state-recognized vocational training
- Internships within the framework of statutory training regulations
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Educational providers with proven competence in the agricultural sector (recognition according to the Continuing Education Act, QS certificate, references, or internal quality assurance system)
- Minimum number of participants (6 persons for educational projects, 15 for informational projects, 6 for excursions)
- Place of business or registered office of the participants in Brandenburg or Berlin
- Online formats must be reported to the approving authority in advance
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Attendance list
- Form for personnel cost hourly records
- Proof of qualification of instructors
Evaluation criteria
- Competence of the educational provider
- Relevance to the target group
- Content quality of the project
- Expert advisory board recommendation
Description
The "Rural Vocational Training Support" in Brandenburg assists educational providers and companies in conducting vocational training and excursions in the agricultural and forestry sectors. The aim is to strengthen sustainable development, environmental and climate protection, as well as animal welfare. Funded measures deepen knowledge of site- and climate-adapted land management, innovative cultivation and animal husbandry methods, digitalization, and resource-conserving use. At the same time, the program contributes to meeting the demand for skilled workers in agriculture and forestry and promotes the competitiveness, innovative strength, and biodiversity of rural enterprises. Educational projects must comprise at least four teaching units (45 minutes each), informational events at least eight, and excursions must last between one and a maximum of five days. A minimum number of six participants (educational projects/excursions) or 15 participants (informational events) is required, with all participants originating from Brandenburg or Berlin.
Funding is provided in the form of a grant: a flat rate of €119 per teaching unit is approved for educational projects, and €2,280 per event for informational events; excursions are supported with up to 85% of eligible expenses. Eligible applicants are providers with proven competence—such as recognition under the Continuing Education Act, QS certification, or references—who demonstrate the professional quality and relevance of their concepts in the digital application process. €1 million is available per application deadline. The next deadline for online submission via the Internet Application Portal (IAP) is February 15, 2026. The application requires, among other things, a project description, a participant list, and proof of the instructors’ qualifications.
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