Funding Portal for Companies (State of North Rhine-Westphalia)

The Regional Economic Development Program of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia supports municipalities, independent cities, districts, public and private sponsors as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the planning and implementation of economic and tourism-related infrastructure projects. With an attractive funding rate of 60% to 90% of eligible expenses, the program makes a decisive contribution to strengthening regional economic locations, expanding competitiveness, and creating additional jobs. The focus is on measures in the areas of construction costs, planning and consulting costs, as well as infrastructural projects that contribute to the modernization of local sites and the improvement of the tourism offering structure. The continuous submission option for applications facilitates project implementation and guarantees flexible funding support throughout the entire year.

A prerequisite for funding is a demonstrably located site in North Rhine-Westphalia as well as a project description that establishes a clear connection to economic or tourism-related infrastructure. The application is supplemented by a detailed cost and financing plan and proof of sponsorship. Projects are evaluated based on their contribution to regional development, their economic efficiency and sustainability, as well as their degree of innovation. These criteria ensure that funded projects have a long-term impact and strengthen local value chains. Interested institutions and companies can submit funding applications at any time to the responsible District Government of Arnsberg and benefit from a collaborative review and support process.