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Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures — GRW (Gemeinschaftsaufgabe Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur)

Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures — GRW (Gemeinschaftsaufgabe Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur)

Funds regional German commercial projects through public investment subsidies to strengthen real-world implementation.

The Gemeinschaftsaufgabe Verbesserung der regionalen Wirtschaftsstruktur (GRW) is Germany's central federal-state joint program for regional economic development, established in 1969 and co-funded equally by the federal government (BMWE) and individual Länder (state governments). The program targets officially designated structurally weak regions with investment subsidies for commercial enterprise

Commercial enterprise investments, municipal economic infrastructure, SME competitiveness in designated structurally weak regions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€2.1B

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Last verified: 29 Jul 2026Source: www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de