Promotion of Forestry by the State of Carinthia according to K-LFF 2023
Carinthian funding program K-LFF 2023 to support projects in forestry. Funding is provided for, among other things, silvicultural measures, forest access development, forest owner associations, wood processing, knowledge transfer, investments to strengthen forest ecosystems, and the processing of damaged timber. Applications can be submitted continuously.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The purpose of these funding measures is to support projects aimed at facilitating appropriate adaptations for people working in agriculture and forestry and their families, taking into account the structural and natural characteristics of Carinthia, and to enable a close connection between agriculture and forestry and the entire national economy.
Eligible expenses
- Investment costs
- Material expenses
- Personnel costs
- Planning costs
- Consulting costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Public charges
- Court and administrative costs
- Legal and notary fees
- License fees
- Non-project-specific insurance
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Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Establishment in Carinthia
- Submission in accordance with the Carinthian Agricultural and Forestry Funding Guideline 2023 (K-LFF 2023)
Documents required for application
- Application form
- Declaration of commitment
- Project description
- Financial plan
- Proof of use
Evaluation criteria
- Legality, economic efficiency, appropriateness, and frugality
- Project evaluation based on the operational concept
- Compliance with technical and environmental regulations
Description
The program supports innovative projects aimed at strengthening forestry in Carinthia and is directed at natural and legal persons, partnerships, interest groups, associations, as well as public institutions with a registered office in the federal state. The objective is to consider the region’s structural and natural conditions and to promote a close integration of forestry with the overall economy. With a funding rate of 100%, investment costs, material expenses, personnel costs, planning costs, and consulting fees are financed. Applications can be submitted continuously; the program is effective from 15.07.2023 until further notice and offers flexible support in the implementation of environmentally and climate protection-oriented forest projects.
Among others, forestry measures such as soil cultivation, reforestation, and stand maintenance, the expansion of forest infrastructure (forest roads), the establishment and professionalization of forest owners’ associations, as well as projects for the processing and marketing of wood and biomass are funded. The program also supports knowledge transfer initiatives, demonstration projects, the processing of damaged timber, and investments to strengthen the resilience of forest ecosystems. Non-eligible costs include public charges, court and administrative fees, attorney and notary fees, license fees, non-project-specific insurance, tax consulting fees, and depreciation. Selection is based on the criteria of legality, economic efficiency, appropriateness, and thriftiness, according to a business plan and in compliance with technical and environmental legal requirements. For application submission, the application form, declaration of commitment, project description, financing plan, and proof of use must be submitted to ensure a prompt funding approval.