European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF)

The most important ESIF include:

• the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF),
• the European Social Fund (ESF),
• the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), and
• the European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg).

You will find information on how to apply here. If you are planning to apply, please contact us at an early stage.

ESIF (2021-2027) in Lower Saxony

In March 2020, the state government decided on the strategic direction for the use of ESIF funds for the period 2021 to 2027. It is to be focused on three fundamental funding objectives. Lower Saxony invests in:

• an innovative and intelligent economic transformation based on sustainable education and research.
• its environment and in climate protection.
• the future viability of its regions and in equal opportunities and participation.

With the EU funding strategy 2021 to 2027 that has now been adopted, Lower Saxony is leaving behind the previous practice of allocating funding in strictly separate pillars.
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