Umbrella Association Funding - State of Carinthia

The umbrella association funding of the state of Carinthia provides indefinite support for the ongoing sports operations of the three umbrella associations based in Carinthia as well as their member clubs. Designed as a grant, the funding is paid directly to the umbrella association, which forwards it earmarked to the subordinate clubs. The funding is exclusively aimed at non-profit interest groups and clubs based in Carinthia that are active in the fields of sports, culture, and media. Submissions are possible at any time, as there are no fixed deadlines. Applications are made online via the SF16 portal, ensuring prompt processing by Department 6 – Education and Sports of the Carinthian state government. The legal basis is the Carinthian Sports Act; the budget is not limited, so the funding is continuously available.

The funding objective is to secure and strengthen grassroots and elite sports by covering ongoing operating costs, equipment purchases, or infrastructure measures necessary for the smooth daily operation of clubs. Umbrella associations, as central coordination and service units, bear a special responsibility for sports development in the state. The uncomplicated application process and the indefinite validity create a reliable framework to maintain and further develop activities and offerings. Interested umbrella associations can submit all necessary documents – especially the online application via the SF16 portal – digitally around the clock and receive timely feedback from the responsible specialist department after review. In this way, the sports region of Carinthia is sustainably supported, and the cooperation between umbrella associations and member clubs is further intensified.