Funding in the Field of Adult Education
Funding of project initiatives for adult education in Styria to strengthen high-quality, comprehensive, and needs-oriented continuing education offerings. Applications can be submitted continuously before the project start.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Project funding serves to support the implementation of projects, measures, or other activities that promote the strategic objectives of the Department of Education and Society and contribute to the overarching and specific goals in the field of adult education/continuing education. The aim is to ensure a comprehensive, high-quality, and as widespread as possible continuing education offer in the federal state, aligned with (regional) needs, in which all people in Styria, especially adults with limited educational backgrounds, can participate at all stages of life, as well as to increase the willingness to engage in continuing education and the awareness of continuing education among the population.
Non-eligible expenses
- Measures of in-company, vocational, school, and tertiary education
- Services within the formal education system
- Offers with missionary, political, or religious agitation
- Discriminatory or impermissibly preferential offers
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Location in Styria
- At least one regular, planned, and systematic educational offering in Styria
- Adult education/continuing education as a core task of the organization
- Compliance with applicable social and labor law regulations
- Transparency of offerings
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Documents required for application
- Current funding application
- De-minimis declaration (for GmbH, OHG, KG)
- Project description
- Overall cost breakdown
- Activity report and proof of use
Description
The funding program in the field of adult education supports the development and implementation of innovative projects and measures in Styria. Non-profit educational providers, public institutions, as well as all non-profit organizations based in Styria may submit applications continuously prior to the project start. The goal is to secure a comprehensive, high-quality, and as widespread as possible continuing education offer that addresses regional needs and also targets adults with limited access to education and low qualifications. By aligning with the strategic guidelines of the Department of Education and Society, demand-oriented formats are promoted that contribute to strengthening awareness of continuing education and increasing willingness to participate.
Funding is provided in the form of non-repayable grants and exclusively covers project costs. Eligible expenses include project-related costs, while in-house vocational, further, and school-based training, offers with missionary, political, or religious orientation, as well as discriminatory events are excluded. Applicants must demonstrate at least one regular, planned educational offer, meet current pedagogical-methodological standards, and ensure barrier-free access. Submission is made using the provided application form at least one day before the project start; funding rounds take place quarterly. For approval, in addition to the funding application, a de minimis declaration (if applicable), a project description, a total cost breakdown, as well as an activity report and proof of use must be submitted. With this funding initiative, Styria fulfills its commitment to establish lifelong learning as a binding element of social participation.