Promotion of Development Cooperation and International Aid Measures
The state of Upper Austria supports sustainable development cooperation and international aid measures with approximately 30% of the eligible costs. Applications can be submitted continuously before the project starts.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Through the support of sustainable projects within the framework of development cooperation, the living conditions in selected regions are to be noticeably improved and awareness of this issue is to be developed among the population of Upper Austria. The objectives are the fight against poverty in developing countries, the promotion of sustainable economic and social development, the creation of livable conditions (in particular access to drinking water, primary education, improvement of maternal health), as well as the consideration of the Millennium Development Goals. Internationally, humanitarian aid measures to alleviate emergencies are also supported.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs of development cooperation
- On-site relief measures
- Deployment costs of development workers
- Foreign stays in development aid countries
- Support for associations for development cooperation
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Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Clear connection to the state of Upper Austria
- Written application before project start
- Proof of proper use of previous state subsidies in case of follow-up application
- Recognition and compliance with the guidelines of the state of Upper Austria for the promotion of development cooperation and international aid measures
- Project must provide help for self-help
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Documents required for application
- Funding application
- Project description
- Cost and financing plan
Description
The state of Upper Austria supports private and non-profit initiatives as well as interest groups and associations in Upper Austria in projects related to development cooperation and international aid measures. With a funding rate of around 30% of the eligible costs, projects are supported that achieve tangible improvements in living conditions in selected priority regions. The focus is on measures to combat poverty, promote sustainable economic and social development, and create livable conditions – for example, through drinking water supply, basic education, and improving the health of mothers. Furthermore, the funding provides aid for self-help and stimulates awareness among the population of Upper Austria. In the event of humanitarian emergencies abroad, rapid relief measures can also be supported. Applications can be submitted continuously before the start of the project.
Funding is provided to development workers from Upper Austria, private individuals, private initiatives, as well as actions carried out by parishes, associations, and other organizations. Within the framework of the "FAIR PLAY" campaign, student initiatives are additionally supported, with own funds up to €2,000 being doubled. Requirements include a clear connection to Upper Austria, a written application before the project start, proof of proper use of previous state grants in subsequent applications, and secured overall financing. Among others, project costs for development cooperation, local aid measures, deployment costs of development workers, stays abroad, association activities, FAIR-TRADE initiatives, and student projects are funded. For application submission, a funding application, project description, and cost and financing plan are required; the complete documents must be received by the state of Upper Austria before the project implementation begins.