Amt der Vorarlberger LandesregierungEuropäische Union
About the funder
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Areas within the Office of the Vorarlberg State Government is a specialized authority of the State of Vorarlberg. It administers and coordinates EU and state funding measures for rural development in the federal state of Vorarlberg. The focus of its activities is the implementation of the Austrian CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and the support of the LEADER program (Measure 77-05). The department accepts funding applications, advises project sponsors, supports the local action group in project selection, and monitors the timely implementation as well as the monitoring and reporting of the funded measures.
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Mission & Vision
Our mission is to promote the sustainable development of rural areas in Vorarlberg. We deploy EU and regional funds efficiently to advance projects in the fields of value creation, nature conservation, public services, and climate adaptation. Through close collaboration with European institutions, Agrarmarkt Austria (AMA), and local stakeholders, we shape a future-oriented regional development with high citizen participation.
Target groups
Legal entities, registered partnerships, and associations of persons, public authorities and their institutions, as well as natural persons, are eligible for funding. Applicants must be project sponsors implementing the local development strategy (LDS) in Vorarlberg, particularly within the framework of the LEADER program. This includes agricultural and forestry enterprises, municipal institutions, small and medium-sized enterprises, social organizations, as well as private initiatives that contribute to regional value creation, the preservation of natural resources, or the strengthening of public services.