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Grants from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
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Promotion of Investments for Creating New Spaces in Daycare Centers and Child Daycare
The state of NRW promotes demand-oriented investments to create new spaces in daycare centers and child daycare. The following funding opportunities are available:
Funding is provided for new construction measures, including initial equipment, as well as expansion and conversion measures, as well as furnishing measures, including preparation and furnishing of the property.
The maximum eligible costs are set as follows:
- €37,700.00 per space for new construction measures (proof of purpose obligation: 20 years)
- €17,200.00 per space for expansion and conversion measures (proof of purpose obligation: 10 years)
- €4,000.00 per space for furnishings (proof of purpose obligation: 5 years)
For creating new spaces for children with (impending) disabilities, deviating regulations apply.
The maximum funding rate by the state of NRW is 90% of the aforementioned costs.
The preparation and furnishing of rooms as well as the property for child daycare in one's own home are funded. For initial equipment, funding of €575.00 per space can be applied for.
Subsidized are measures that started on January 1, 2020, and are carried out and completed no later than December 31, 2028.
A usage report is mandatory.
The preservation of spaces through renovation or quality development is also eligible for funding under certain conditions (excluding child daycare).
NRW Program for KiTa Helpers from 2026
To relieve the burden on educational staff, daycare center operators can receive financial support. The benefits are intended to fund additional staff in both non-educational and educational areas, provided that this staff is undergoing educational qualification.
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia therefore grants funding for the financing of KiTa helpers within the framework of available budgetary resources.
The funding is provided based on the directive for granting subsidies to support KiTa helpers dated April 15, 2026.
During the period from August 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027, the funding for KiTa helpers is distributed as follows:
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Approval Period: |
Months: |
Fixed Amount Financing: |
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01.08.2026 - 31.12.2026 |
5 |
up to €6,750.00 (5 x €1,350.00/month) |
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01.01.2027 - 31.07.2027 |
7 |
up to €9,450.00 (7 x €1,350.00/month) |
A separate application, fund request, and proof of use must be submitted for each funding period.
In addition, it is mandatory to conduct a development discussion with the KiTa helper regarding qualification and training measures in the field of early childhood education. The development discussion is documented in a consultation form. This must be submitted with the application, at the latest by the time of the fund request.
Subject-Specific Flat Rate
The state of North Rhine-Westphalia grants funding for the implementation of the training agreement for the elementary sector of North Rhine-Westphalia. The aim of the funding is to conduct training measures and participate in training measures to ensure and improve the quality of pedagogical work in childcare.
Downloads
Promotion of Investments for Creating New Spaces
Guideline on the granting of subsidies for investments for additional spaces in daycare centers and child daycare
Promotion of Investments for Creating New Spaces
Overview of funding rates
Daycare Helpers
Guideline on the granting of subsidies for the promotion of daycare helpers dated April 15, 2026
KiTa assistants
Questions and answers (FAQ) about the KiTa assistants program 2026/27
Daycare Helpers
Confirmation of participation in a consultation on qualification or training measures
Subject-specific flat rate
Funding principles of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia for the granting of subsidies for training measures for pedagogical staff in the elementary sector
Subject-Specific Flat Rate
Questions and answers regarding training funding (FAQ) here: Organization of funding (Status: 2026)
Subject-specific flat rate
Questions and answers about training funding (FAQ) here: Content of funding (as of 2026)
Subject-Specific Allowance
Application form
Contact
Application submission, fund retrieval, and consultation
Proof of use U6 expansion
NRW Program for Daycare Helpers/Assistants
Subject-Specific Flat Rate
