EZA Flagship Project

The funding guideline of the Vienna EZA flagship project sets clear thematic and regional priorities in the city of Vienna’s development cooperation. It is characterized by particularly high grant amounts and enables the funder to exercise substantive co-determination rights during the project implementation. The focus is on initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture and rural development in partnership with selected regions and provide development policy impulses. The provision of significant funding sums is intended to enable experienced development policy organizations to plan and implement projects effectively, thereby contributing to the improvement of living conditions in the partner regions.

Only non-profit organizations based in Vienna that demonstrate proven expertise in international development cooperation in accordance with the EZA Act and meet the criteria of the funding guideline are eligible for funding. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis; there is no binding deadline. The prerequisites for funding include a lawful seat in Vienna, recognition as an experienced development policy organization according to the EZA Act, and compliance with the quality and sustainability criteria defined in the funding guideline. Funding is provided as a grant, allowing for the inclusion of own funds and co-financing shares to strengthen local implementing partners. Experienced organizations thereby receive tailored support to implement innovative project ideas and make a sustainable contribution to global development cooperation.