BAFA Funding for SMEs

Improve workplace safety. Take advantage of funding opportunities.

Don’t just invest in individual documents—invest in an occupational safety and health system that works in everyday practice. Small and medium-sized businesses can receive a government grant for professional management consulting services.

Inspection services

Possible Grant

up to 1,750 €
for companies in Bavaria and most regions of western Germany
Operating instructions

Flow Rate

50 %
up to a maximum of 3,500 € in eligible consulting costs
Fire safety

Specific Eligible Areas

up to 80%
and thus a maximum grant of 2,800 €

No more paper. Better organization.

Occupational Safety as a Business Process with BAFA Funding for SMEs

Inspections on the Water

Funding is provided for individual and strategic consulting services on economic, personnel, and organizational issues related to business management.

This is exactly where modern occupational safety and health comes into play: clear responsibilities, effective processes, transparent decisions, and a system that takes the burden off managers—rather than creating additional bureaucracy.

Details are available from the BAFA.

The process is straightforward. The most important thing is: The grant application must be submitted before the actual consultation begins.

01

Discuss consulting projects

Please describe your current situation and the goal of the consultation. Together, we will determine whether your project is generally eligible for the BAFA funding program.

02

Submit a grant application

Your company submits the grant application online to the BAFA. The consulting firm you plan to use must be specified in the application.

03

Wait for the informational letter

After the basic requirements have been reviewed, you will receive the information letter. Only then may the consulting agreement be concluded and the consulting services begin.

04

Conduct a consultation

We analyze the initial situation, identify weaknesses and their causes, and develop specific recommendations for action as well as a practical action plan.

05

Pay the bill & submit receipts

First, you pay the full consulting invoice. Then, the required documentation is submitted to the BAFA. After a successful review, the grant is paid out to your company.

Especially important

First the application—then the contract. Before receiving the BAFA information letter, you may not enter into a consulting contract or begin the consulting services.

From Application to Grant

Here's how the BAFA grant works.

Occupational Safety on Waterways
Possible Areas of Consultation

Where BAFA-funded occupational safety and health consulting can make a difference.

The focus is not on individual audits or documents, but on the long-term improvement of your company's organizational structure.

Risk Assessment

Occupational Safety and Health Organization

Analyze responsibilities, operational processes, and existing structures, and refine them to meet practical needs

Basic Occupational Safety Support (DGUV V2)

Risk Management

Establish a standardized process for identification, assessment, action tracking, and updating.

Responsibilities

Clarify which responsibilities fall under the management, executives, and other operational roles.