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The German government has announced a new promotion aimed at fostering cooperation in border regions, as outlined in the coalition agreement. Here are the essential details about this new initiative.

Firstly, the promotion does not have specific restrictions on who can be funded, allowing for a broad range of applicants to apply. However, it's important to note that the promotion does not cover purely German-French bilateral cross-border cooperation.

Expenditures for evaluations are eligible under the new promotion, but there are no provisions for the amount of approval or a specific funding guideline or concept. Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks before the planned start of the project, and only annual measures are eligible for funding.

The instruments mentioned in the coalition agreement include border scouts, regional councils, and experimental clauses. Interestingly, the promotion of measures for the implementation of border scouts is excluded from this new promotion.

Three studies from 2022 have been conducted on the implementation possibilities of certain instruments, and a separate funding program exists for the implementation of the concept of border scouts.

Funds for the Aachen Treaty implementation are available separately, and the promotion does not cover hydrogen funding programs, which are currently set to run until December 31, 2026 or 2028 depending on the specific program. Another example of a separate funding program is the Hessengeld funding program, limited initially until December 31, 2029, but subject to extension or change depending on political decisions.

For those interested in applying for the new promotion, the contact for application submission is [email protected]. It's worth noting that there are no other regulations for the submission of applications, apart from the 8-week deadline before the project's start.

Lastly, it's essential to mention that there are no provisions for the period of approval for the new promotion, and there are no special restrictions on where the funds can be used. The promotion does not cover the implementation of the Aachen Treaty in its entirety, as separate funds have been allocated for that purpose.

In conclusion, the new promotion offers an opportunity for cooperation in border regions, with a focus on annual measures and a broad range of applicants. For more details and to apply, applicants should contact the provided email address.