It shows a draft document that the news agency Reuters has read.
At the same time, the search for survivors in the floods, which is the country's worst natural disaster in 60 years, continues.
2 billion will be distributed
Water flowed through villages and dragged houses and bridges with it.
Repairing damaged infrastructure will require "extensive financial efforts" in the coming years, according to the draft.
The German government plans to distribute the equivalent of just over SEK 2 billion in emergency aid to repair buildings and damaged infrastructure, as well as help affected people.
Chancellor Angela Merkel went to the disaster area again on Tuesday. At the same time, her government is criticized for not being sufficiently prepared for the floods.