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Apply for grants for investment measures to expand and maintain child daycare in the municipality of Bremen in line with demand

Would you like to build, convert or extend your daycare center? The municipality of Bremen will help you with financial support. This will enable you to expand your facility to meet your needs and secure your childcare provision in the long term. We support you from the planning stage through to the application process.

  • Basic information

    The senatorial authority grants subsidies for the necessary expansion and maintenance of child daycare facilities in the municipality of Bremen.
    The funding is used for investments in necessary extensions, conversions and new buildings as part of the municipal planning of services.

    The aim of the funding is to ensure a needs-based supply of childcare places for children with a legal entitlement to early childhood support.

    Funding is provided for investment measures in child daycare facilities that are necessary for their expansion and maintenance.
    This includes, in particular, measures to fulfill the binding minimum requirements for operation. The guidelines for the operation of daycare facilities for children in the state of Bremen (RiBTK) are decisive here. This primarily concerns specifications for building and room planning as well as equipment.

    In particular, the following are eligible for funding

    • Planning funds
    • construction measures
    • Preparation of kitchen and child-friendly outdoor play area
    • (Initial) equipment
    • Renovation measures

    Requirements

    Recipients of funding can be the following organizations that operate or plan to operate a child day care facility in the municipality of Bremen:

    • Recognized independent youth welfare organizations
    • non-profit parents' associations
    • other non-profit associations experienced in group work with children (independent providers)
    • the municipalities

    The facility must also have an operating license or have applied for an operating license.
    Grants will only be awarded for measures that fulfill the purpose of the grant and meet the legal and quality requirements set out in the Bremen Day Care Facilities and Child Day Care Act and in the guidelines for the operation of day care facilities for children in the state of Bremen.

    The grant will only be awarded under the following conditions if:

    • it is necessary for the implementation of the measure and will only be granted if it cannot be implemented with the provider's own funds or with accessible third-party funds such as donations.
    • the financing of the measure is secured.
    • an own contribution is obligatory.
    • the measure has not yet begun before the grant notification is issued.

    In the case of measures in rented premises, the rental, usage or transfer agreement must be concluded for at least the duration of the earmarking.

    As a rule, the earmarking period is

    • 15 years for construction and refurbishment measures
    • 5 years for (initial) equipment
    • 10 years for kitchen and outdoor play area

    The planned construction measures must comply with urban planning and building law requirements.

    The initial equipment for temporary solutions must be planned at the time of application in such a way that it can be transferred in full to the new location.

  • Procedure

    You can apply for funding online, in writing or in person at the relevant office.

    Online application

    • Register for the funding portal. You will find the link under "Further information".
    • Once you have successfully registered, use the online service. You will find the link under "Online Services".
    • The online service will guide you through the application step by step.
    • You can upload the required documents to the online service.
    • The documents you submit will then be checked.
    • If any documents are missing, they will be requested.
    • Once all the required documents are available, the final processing takes place.
    • Your notification will be issued and sent to you.

    If you wish to submit the application in writing or in person, please contact the relevant office by e-mail beforehand.

  • Necessary Documents
    • Applications for planning funds
      • Application form with:
        • Description and concept of the project
        • (factual report)Presentation of the change in the number of places as a result of the measure
        • Financing plan
        • Self-disclosure of own contribution or annual financial statements for the previous year
        • Offer(s) for planning services
    • Applications for construction measures
      • Application form with:
        • Description and concept of the project (factual report)
        • Description of the change in the number of places as a result of the measure
        • Financing plan
        • Self-disclosure of own contribution or annual financial statements for the previous year
      • Qualified site plan
      • Floor plans, views and sections and, if applicable, plans of the outdoor facilities, interior fittings or furnishings
      • Calculations of floor areas and room volumes in accordance with DIN 277
      • Detailed cost calculation in accordance with DIN 276 KGr 200 to 700 (broken down to 3rd stage), building construction and technical equipment combined
      • Coordinated room program
      • Explanatory reports/figures on the planned type of contract award
      • Consent of the owner/landlord to the planned conversion measures including a statement on possible cost sharing
      • Proof of ownership (extract from the land register, rental, usage and transfer agreement)
    • Applications for kitchen and outdoor play area
      • Application form with:
        • Description and concept of the project (factual report)
        • Description of the change in the number of places as a result of the measure
        • Financing plan
        • Self-declaration of own contribution or annual financial statement of the previous year
      • Qualified site plan
      • Floor plans, views and sections and, if applicable, plans of the outdoor facilities, interior fittings or furnishings
      • Calculations of floor areas and room volumes in accordance with DIN 277
      • Detailed cost calculation in accordance with DIN 276 KGr 200 to 700 (broken down to 3rd stage), building construction and technical equipment combined
      • Coordinated room program
      • Explanatory reports/figures on the planned type of contract award
      • Proof of ownership (extract from the land register, rental, usage and transfer agreement)
    • Applications for initial equipment
      • Application form with:
        • Description and concept of the project (factual report)
        • Description of the change in the number of places as a result of the measure
        • Financing plan
        • Self-disclosure of own contribution or annual financial statements for the previous year
      • Equipment list
      • Explanatory reports/figures on planned type of award
    • Applications for refurbishment
      • Application form with:
        • Description and concept of the project (factual report)
        • Description of the impact on the childcare facility's services, in particular the change in the number of places as a result of the measure
        • Financing plan
        • Self-disclosure of own contribution or annual financial statements for the previous year
      • Consent of the owner/landlord to the planned refurbishment measures including a statement on possible cost sharing
      • Explanation of why the childcare places would be lost without the refurbishment measures (e.g. due to conditions)
      • Proof of ownership (extract from the land register, rental, usage or transfer agreement)
      • Explanatory reports/figures on the planned type of allocation

  • Competent Department

    Contact Person

    • Fragen rund um das Antragsverfahren

    • Fragen rund um das Thema Bedarfs- und Ausbauplanung

  • Online Services

  • Fees / Costs

    gebührenfrei

  • Deadlines & processing time

    What deadlines must be paid attention to?

    Applications for grants for investment measures for the needs-based expansion and maintenance of child daycare in the municipality of Bremen can be submitted throughout the year, depending on requirements.

    How long does it take to process

    The processing time depends on the individual case and is largely linked to the submission of complete documents.

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The official information in German is complete and correct. 28.01.2026

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