Submission deadline ends on 29 May

18.05.2020 | Corona emergency aid programme of the federal and state sponsors

The deadline for state sponsors to submit initial applications under the Corona Emergency Aid Programme is 29.05.2020. Applications received after this date can no longer be considered. Applications should be received by all participating sponsors at the same time.

And here are all the important application data sheets at a glance:

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