Grant

Promotion of the Working Environment in Salzburg Companies

Support for the working environment in Salzburg companies to develop future-oriented, health-promoting, and inclusive workplaces. Applications are possible before the project start; the program runs until no later than 31.12.2025 or until the budget is exhausted.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
01.08. - 31.12.2025
Application level: Advanced
Region: Salzburg
Company size: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Funding amount: Up to €25,000
Funding rate: 40%

Funding objective

Support for Salzburg companies in the development and implementation of innovative measures for age-appropriate work, workplace health promotion, work-life balance, integration of diverse employee groups, as well as digitalization and modern forms of work.

Eligible expenses

  • Consulting services
  • Course fees
  • Acquisition of equipment
  • Internal project management
  • Personnel expenses

Eligible to apply

  • Companies

Funding requirements

  • Business location in the state of Salzburg
  • SME or midcap
  • Submission of the application before the start of the project

Documents required for application

  1. Cost and financing plan
  2. Content-related project description
  3. Applications or commitments from other funding agencies
  4. Annual financial statement

Evaluation criteria

  • Contribution to the objectives of the funding initiative
  • Economic and social impact
  • Degree of innovation

Description

The funding program supports small and medium-sized enterprises as well as midcaps in Salzburg in creating future-oriented, health-promoting, and inclusive work environments. The focus is on projects related to digitalization, education and training, operational consulting, health promotion, and integration of diverse employee groups. Additionally, measures to reconcile family and work life are supported. To successfully implement innovative future topics such as "Work Environment 4.0," projects can be submitted individually or as consortia of companies. Applicants benefit from tailored funding that drives organizational and cultural change within the company and strengthens competitiveness.

Up to 40% of eligible project costs are funded, with a maximum of €25,000 (net), for a duration of up to 18 months. Eligible expenses include, among others, consulting services, course fees, procurement of equipment, internal project management, and personnel costs. Selection is based on the contribution to program objectives, economic and social impact, and level of innovation. A location in the federal state of Salzburg and submission of the application before project commencement are prerequisites. Required documents include a cost and financing plan, a detailed project description, evidence of applications or commitments from other funding bodies, and the current annual financial statement. The call for proposals is valid until December 31, 2025, or until the annual budget is exhausted.

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