Cycling promotion in Germany

State subsidies for bicycle parking facilities

Database about support programs around the bicycle

First things first: The "Fahrradportal" is the largest German-language information platform on cycling. It is aimed at all stakeholders in cycling promotion to promote the implementation of cycling-friendly policies through knowledge sharing and information. On this page you will find all federal and state funding and financing opportunities for bicycle transportation.

How does project funding work?

As a rule, project executing agencies are commissioned to implement the programs technically and administratively in accordance with the applicable guidelines. You will be advised and accompanied by employees of these project sponsors. They receive advice there from the very beginning, even before the application and afterwards during the implementation of the funded projects until their completion. We explain the individual steps.

The federal government supports research and innovation projects with its funding programs. These funding programs are generally designed to run for several years. They are designed to meet specific goals that the funding is intended to achieve. It also sets out the priorities and the actions to be taken.

An important prerequisite for funding is that the objectives of the project applied for are in line with the objectives of the funding program.

The federal government generally supports projects through grants. As a rule, these are collaborative projects. In exceptional cases, individual projects can also be subsidized.

There is no legal entitlement to funding. Funds will be allocated solely within the limits of available budgetary resources.

What funding agencies are available?

In addition to federal funding, the German states and the European Union also support the activities of cities and municipalities, schools and universities, and companies with a variety of funding programs.

Federal funding

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Federal programs also include businesses in the promotion of sustainable mobility.

State funding

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Taking local goals into account, individual states also promote cycling.

EU funding

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In support of its goals and objectives, the European Union provides funding through many programs and actions.

Where can I find the funding catalogs and portals?

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Funding Catalog

The Federal Funding Catalog is a publicly available database of more than 110,000 completed and ongoing project funding projects. The database offers the possibility of research as well as selected statistics.

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easy - Online

The Internet portal for outlines, applications and offers The electronic online application system is an accessible Internet portal for filling out and printing out application forms for federal funding.

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BMBF form cabinet

The BMBF makes its forms, guidelines, leaflets, notes and ancillary provisions relevant to project funding available for download in the forms cabinet.

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Funding database

The federal government's funding database provides an up-to-date overview of federal, state and EU funding programs for the commercial sector.

What funding terms do I need to know?

What else can I learn?

Mar 29 2021

Sustainability

The National Climate Protection Initiative

The importance of climate protection has become increasingly significant for our society in recent years. The implementation of climate protection measures can be particularly successful if they are supported by the public sector.

Mar 23 2021

Knowledge

Bicycle theft in Germany

Bicycles have been experiencing a real boom in Germany for several years. Increasingly entrenched environmental awareness, congested roads, parking problems and better bicycle models (especially with electric motors) have massively increased the popularity of the good old wire bike in the recent past.

Mar 18 2021

Knowledge

Search for funding online with the funding guide: cycling funding in Germany

In urban and rural areas, the proportion of road users on two wheels is growing. The growing share of bicycle traffic in the total traffic volume, with its positive aspects on the environment and climate, is desirable and worthy of promotion. Cities benefit from better air values and a higher quality of life.

Mar 17 2021

Knowledge

Sales figures for bicycles in Germany 2020

The German bicycle industry experienced a real boom in 2020. The sales figures for bicycles in Germany had already been rising steadily in the preceding years. However, the Corona pandemic then brought a whole new lease of life to the industry.

Bicycle parking systems

When mobility takes a break. Space-saving bicycle racks for industry, commerce and public spaces. Already ready for shipment in 24 hours.