State Program Economy 2021–2027 – Contaminated Site Remediation and Land Revitalization
Funding for contaminated site remediation and land revitalization in Schleswig-Holstein as a non-repayable grant. Grant up to 60% of eligible costs, minimum investment €200,000. Digital application submission possible at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding is to remediate environmentally harmful contaminated sites in urban areas and to ecologically enhance sealed or underutilized areas, as well as to prepare necessary contaminant remediations to reduce environmental hazards in soil and groundwater. The soil as a natural resource is to be protected, its functions restored, and a contribution made to the protection of groundwater, the improvement of biodiversity, and adaptation to climate change.
Eligible expenses
- Surveying and planning services
- Development of a soil management concept
- Contaminated site remediation (decontamination or securing)
- Removal of soil contamination
- Professional dismantling and disposal of underground and aboveground structural facilities
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Non-eligible expenses
- Land acquisition and ancillary costs for land acquisition
- Investments for subsequent use
- Follow-up costs (maintenance, servicing, and operating costs)
- Financing costs
- Legal advice and legal representation
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Compliance with the selection and funding principles AFG LPW 2021
- At least 10% own contribution of the total costs
- Submission of an expert report on land valuation including statements on value enhancement
- Submission of a post-use concept for the ecological enhancement of the area
- Order for contaminated site remediation by the competent authority or determination of responsibility according to § 4 BBodSchG
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Documents required for application
- Project description with schedule and timeline and cost estimate
- Financing plan and proof of own contribution
- Expert report on property valuation with value enhancement statements
- Reuse concept for ecological upgrading
- Specialist report on contaminated site remediation or soil management concept
- Proof of inclusion in the contaminated sites register
- Proof of commissioning of approved experts according to § 18 BBodSchG
- Digital application form via the state's service portal
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to ecological enhancement and improvement of biodiversity
- Reduction of sealed surfaces
- Combined contribution of contaminated site remediation and land revitalization
- Reduction of pollutant load in soil and groundwater
- Efficiency and sustainability of remediation methods
- Implementation readiness and planning status of the project
Description
The State Program Economy 2021–2027 supports projects for contaminated site remediation and land revitalization in Schleswig-Holstein with funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and state resources. Eligible applicants include districts, independent cities, towns, municipalities, administrative offices, as well as municipalities not belonging to an administrative office. Funding is granted as a non-repayable grant of up to 60% of eligible expenses (up to 70% for remediation aimed at reuse). A minimum own contribution of 10% as well as a minimum investment of €200,000 must be demonstrated. Applications can be submitted digitally at any time via the state’s service portal. The responsible approval authority is the Investment Bank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH).
Funding is provided, among other things, for investigation and planning services, soil management concepts, professional dismantling, transport and disposal of contaminated soils, water retention measures, deep foundations, and occupational safety measures. Prerequisites include, among others, the commissioning of approved experts in accordance with § 18 BBodSchG, an appraisal report on property valuation including statements on value enhancement, as well as a post-use concept for ecological enhancement. For suspected contaminated sites, registration in the Soil Protection and Contaminated Sites Register must also be demonstrated. Evaluation particularly considers the combined contribution of remediation and revitalization, reduction of sealed surfaces, reduction of pollutant loads, process efficiency, and implementation readiness. The objective is to protect soils as a natural resource, promote biodiversity, and contribute to groundwater protection and climate adaptation.
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