EAFRD 2023-2027: Nature Conservation Vorarlberg
EAFRD funding program 2023–2027 in Vorarlberg and Vienna for the implementation of CAP measures in the field of nature conservation. Investments, cooperation, and knowledge transfer for the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the natural heritage are supported. Funding period: 01.01.2023–31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
National implementation of the following funding measures defined in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023–2027 in the area of nature conservation: 73-15 Investments for the preservation, restoration, and improvement of natural heritage, 77-02 Cooperation in nature conservation, 78-03 Knowledge transfer (awareness, further training, advisory services as well as plans and studies).
Eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses
- Material costs
- Investment costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Public Institutions
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Project implementation between 01.01.2023 and 31.12.2027
- Project location in Vorarlberg or Vienna
- Compliance with the nature conservation objectives of the GAP Strategy Plan 2023–2027
- Applicant with residence in Austria
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Cost estimates
- Site plan
- Proof of funding eligibility
- Curriculum vitae of the project managers
Evaluation criteria
- Conservation relevance
- Sustainability aspects
- Cost–benefit ratio
- Innovative content of the project
Description
The funding program ELER 2023–2027: Nature Conservation Vorarlberg enables continuous support in Vorarlberg and Vienna for measures from the CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027 aimed at the preservation, restoration, and improvement of natural heritage (measure 73-15), cooperation in nature conservation (77-02), as well as knowledge transfer (78-03). A total of €2.17 million is available, with a project duration of up to 60 months. Funding is provided to private and legal applicants – including municipalities, associations, non-profit organizations, public institutions, and companies – with a grant covering 100% of eligible personnel, material, and investment costs. Projects must be implemented between 01.01.2023 and 31.12.2027; non-retroactive financing is based on professional relevance, sustainability aspects, cost–benefit ratio, and degree of innovation.
Applications are submitted continuously via the digital funding platform of Agrarmarkt Austria (AMA) no later than 31.12.2027. Required documents include a project description, cost estimates, site plan, proof of funding eligibility, and CVs of the project managers. The objective is to strengthen regional nature conservation networks, professionalize management and monitoring, enhance the value of habitat structures, and raise awareness through training and education, studies, and concepts. The program links European nature conservation goals with local engagement and makes a direct contribution to the preservation of biodiversity.
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