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The Federal Ministry of Education (BMB) is a supreme federal authority responsible for the design, management, and further development of the Austrian education system. It develops educational policy strategies, administers the school system, and operates a variety of funding programs, including school and boarding allowances, financial support for school events, discounts for all-day schools and student residences, as well as special services for students with disabilities. Furthermore, the ministry initiates projects on digitization, inclusion, and quality development, offers comprehensive service and advisory services for citizens and teachers, and works closely with European and international partners.

Our mission is to promote equal opportunities and quality within the Austrian education system. We are committed to inclusive, digital, and future-oriented teaching, support lifelong learning, and accompany innovative projects. Through needs-based funding programs, advisory, and service offerings, we ensure that all students and teachers receive optimal support and that education serves as a driving force for social development and personal growth.

The funding programs of the BMB are primarily aimed at students of all school types in public and federally managed educational institutions in Austria, particularly those who are financially disadvantaged and socially marginalized, as well as students with disabilities. Furthermore, they target teachers, educational professionals, and educational providers who participate in further training, digitalization initiatives, and quality development projects to advance the educational landscape.