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Burgenland Species and Habitat Protection Program

Funding program for the preservation and improvement of the conservation status of endangered wild plant and animal species as well as endangered habitats. Valid from 01.01.2015 until the funds are exhausted.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
01.01.2015
Application level: Advanced
Region: Burgenland
Funding amount: Up to 100% of eligible expenses, maximum €100,000 per applicant within three years
Funding rate: 100%
Project duration: 36 months

Funding objective

Support for measures to maintain and restore a favorable conservation status of endangered wild plant and animal species as well as their natural habitats within the meaning of Directive 92/43/EEC.

Eligible expenses

  • Investment costs
  • Lease
  • Compensation for usage rights
  • Land acquisition
  • Personnel expenses
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Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Companies
  • Cooperatives
  • Public Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Written application using the designated form
  • Attach statement from Department 5, Main Division III – Nature and Environmental Protection
  • Proof of receipt of public subsidies in the last three years
  • Time and financing plan in the project proposal

Documents required for application

  1. Funding application form
  2. Statement from Department 5 – Nature and Environmental Protection
  3. Schedule and financing plan
  4. Invoice compilation with original receipts
  5. Project report

Evaluation criteria

  • Consistency with the objectives of the species and habitat protection program
  • Completeness of the statement and the financing plan
  • Sustainability and long-term impact of the measures

Description

The Burgenland Species and Habitat Protection Program supports private individuals, companies, non-profit organizations, and public institutions in the conservation and restoration of endangered wild plant and animal species and their natural habitats in Burgenland. The goal is the implementation of the Fauna-Flora-Habitat Directive (92/43/EEC) through investment measures, leasing, land acquisition, or compensation for usage rights. With a funding rate of up to 100%, all eligible expenses, including personnel as well as financing and material costs, are covered up to a maximum of €100,000 per applicant within three years. Projects have a maximum duration of 36 months and are continuously approved until the budget is exhausted.

For a successful application, a written request on the prescribed form, a professional statement from the responsible department for nature and environmental protection, and a detailed schedule and financing plan are required. In addition, evidence of public aid received in the last three years must be attached. The decision is based on compliance with the program objectives, completeness of the documentation, and the long-term impact of the planned measures. Applicants commit to conducting local information and monitoring activities and to demonstrating compliance with the funding conditions. This funding offers a valuable opportunity to realize joint efforts by municipalities, landowners, hunting and fishing rights holders, as well as research institutions for the sustainable preservation of biodiversity in Burgenland.

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