GRW
Everything you need to know about GRW funding.
The joint task “Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur” GRW (= “Improvement of the regional economic structure”) is an important federal and state funding program. It supports companies in economically disadvantaged regions with attractive grants – for greater competitiveness, new jobs and stable location conditions.
Who can apply?
- Company size:
SMEs, some large companies - Location:
GRW funding areas (individually assessed)
How much is funded?
- Subsidy rate:
10 – 40 % of the investment costs - Funding amount:
Depends on company size, region, type of project
What is funded?
- Eligible projects:
Investments
Job creation
Site expansion - Eligible costs:
Investment costs
When to apply?
- before the start of the project
- Ongoing
How long does the program run?
- unlimited
Important to know
- Only in assisted areas
- Own funds must be demonstrably available
- Early project start possible on request
