One-time Assistance in Special Social Situations
One-time financial support in special social situations in Upper Austria. Applications can be submitted at any time (unlimited).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
One-time financial support to alleviate special hardship cases and extraordinary financial burdens or emergency situations in Upper Austria.
Eligible expenses
- Urgent acquisitions
- Expenses in case of death, illness, or accident
- Costs in case of eviction
- Deposits
- Rent arrears
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Main residence and lawful stay in Upper Austria (at least 6 months)
- Low household income
- Securing livelihood
- Fixed costs generally financed by household income
- Existence of an involuntary special hardship case
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Documents required for application
- Proof of income of the applicant and all persons residing in the household (e.g., AMS benefit confirmation, monthly payslip, childcare allowance, alimony, maintenance, pension statement)
- Rental confirmation (rental agreement, payment confirmation)
- Proof of amount of housing allowance
- Documents regarding debt status (loan agreement, IOU, credit agreement, bank statements)
- Documents regarding other expenses (electricity, heating, insurance, alimony, municipal charges)
- Receipts or invoices related to the financial hardship
- Handover or residential rights agreement (in case of residential rights)
Description
In the state of Upper Austria, a one-time grant is available for financial assistance in special social situations. This funding applies to unforeseen and urgent hardship cases such as illness, accident, eviction, extraordinary burdens, or deaths. Private individuals and families with their main residence in Upper Austria can submit applications year-round and without limitation; a one-time payment is possible within a calendar year. The aim of this initiative is to effectively alleviate acute emergencies through grants for urgent purchases, deposits, rent arrears, and other unavoidable expenses. Approval depends on the availability of funds and the assessment of the individual situation.
The funding requirements include a minimum residence of six months in Upper Austria, a low household income, and proof that fixed costs are generally covered by current income. Legal entitlements such as housing allowance, maintenance, or social assistance must be clarified or applied for in advance. Required documents include income statements for all persons living in the household, rental and debt confirmations, as well as evidence documenting the nature and extent of the financial hardship. After submission of all documents, the responsible Social Department of the Upper Austrian State Government reviews the eligibility criteria and decides on the granting of a one-time payment. This targeted support provides short-term relief and makes a decisive contribution to sustainably bridging difficult financial situations.
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