EAFRD 2023-2027: Rural Transport Infrastructure
Funding for the new construction, conversion, and repair of paths for the external development of agricultural enterprises and areas in nine federal states; applications can be submitted continuously.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of road construction investments to improve rural transport infrastructure in Austria, in particular new construction, reconstruction, and comprehensive renovation of roads, as well as ecological compensation measures in the immediate vicinity.
Eligible expenses
- Investment costs for new construction, conversion, and repair of paths
- Ecological compensation measures
Non-eligible expenses
- Costs for the acquisition of land
- Investments with total costs exceeding €5,000,000
- Paths exclusively for forest development, cycling, riding, and pedestrian use
- Paths for internal operational development
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Technical suitability and fulfillment of legal, technical, and economic requirements
- Submission of required official permits
- Compliance with the guidelines and regulations of road administration (RVS)
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Proof of official permits
- Cost estimates
Evaluation criteria
- Special needs (e.g., difficult conditions or urgency)
- Integrated site development (broad benefit, multiple use)
- Nature and environmental impact (ecological design)
Description
The EAFRD program "Rural Transport Infrastructure" supports road construction investments throughout Austria – from Burgenland to Vorarlberg and also in Vienna – for the external development of agricultural and forestry areas. Funding is provided for new construction, reconstruction, and major renovation of access roads, as well as complementary ecological compensation measures in the immediate vicinity. With an annual budget of €28 million, the measure contributes to the sustainable development of rural areas by securing vital transport connections and strengthening agriculture in terms of efficiency and resource conservation. The continuous submission possibility until the end of 2027 ensures flexible project planning without deadline pressure.
Eligible for funding are operators of agricultural enterprises as well as natural and legal persons or partnerships, and in exceptional cases, municipalities and their associations. The grant rate ranges from 50% to 65% depending on the region, and up to 70% for implementation as track roads. Application requirements include, among others, technical suitability and the submission of official permits, compliance with road system guidelines and regulations (RVS), as well as financial viability. Evaluation criteria include specific needs (e.g., urgency), integrated site development (broad benefit and multiple use), and nature/environmental impact. Required documents are a project description, cost estimates, and proof of official permits. This funding offer is aimed at all those who wish to strengthen rural transport while simultaneously promoting ecological standards.
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