In Rhineland-Palatinate, the school construction investment programme (Pillar I) explicitly names school grounds with sports and exercise facilities and low-threshold, movement-promoting equipment as eligible. The school coordinates the project with the school authority.
Key points in Rhineland-Palatinate
- Schools coordinate Pillar I projects with their school authority, which is responsible for the investment programme.
- Explicitly named: design of school grounds with sports and exercise facilities as well as recreation zones.
- Also eligible: low-threshold, movement-promoting equipment and design elements.
- The goal is higher quality of stay and a learning environment that promotes motivation and competence development.
- Pure maintenance without pedagogical added value is not eligible.
What this means for an exercise space
A BARbara station can be part of a Pillar I measure for outdoor areas if the school convincingly explains the pedagogical added value. Our short-concept template helps. If the station is below a minimum project size, it can be combined with other schoolyard measures.
Next steps
- Download and adapt the short-concept template
- Clarify budget and deadlines with the school authority
- Request a site check and firm quote from us
Share this page with your school authority or staff
Frequently asked questions
Who is responsible in Rhineland-Palatinate?
Schools coordinate Pillar I projects with their school authority, which is responsible for the investment programme.
Is a calisthenics park fundable in Rhineland-Palatinate?
The responsible body decides case by case, based on the pedagogical added value and the state guideline. We do not promise funding but support you with documents and a quote.
Sources
- Bildungsportal RLP – Investitionsprogramm Schulbau (Säule I)
- Bildungsministerium RLP – Startchancen-Programm
- BMBFSFJ – Startchancen-Programm
Last checked: October 2026