Support for project implementations by associations within the framework of village renewal
Funding of project implementations by village renewal associations in Lower Austria within the framework of the Village Renewal initiative with up to 50% funding rate. Applications can be submitted 2–3 times per year to the expert committees.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for projects aimed at the development and renewal of rural areas by associations within the framework of the Lower Austrian Village Renewal Initiative.
Eligible expenses
- Planning costs
- Material costs
- Services
Non-eligible expenses
- Food and beverages
- Taxes/fees
- Services from municipal depots
Eligible to apply
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Overall concept
- Project content
- Achievement of objectives
- Sustainability
- Financial viability
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Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- Mission statement report
- Invoice statement
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Sustainability aspects
- Relevance to village renewal
- Contributions of the local population
Description
In rural Lower Austria, a funding program offers associations the opportunity to implement non-profit projects for the development and renewal of their communities. With a funding rate of up to 50% of the verified total costs, projects in the areas of regional development, urban planning & urban renewal, infrastructure, as well as agriculture & rural development are supported. Applications can be submitted two to three times a year to the responsible expert committees. The funding aims to enable village renewal associations and their members to strengthen local assets, introduce new impulses, and increase active participation of the population.
Eligible costs include planning expenses, material costs, and services; non-eligible are food & beverages, taxes & fees, as well as services from municipal workshops. The application must include a precise project description, a reliable financing plan, a mission statement report, and a final invoice summary. Evaluation criteria include the level of innovation, sustainability aspects, significance for village renewal, and contributions from the local population. Assessment is conducted within the framework of success monitoring, ranging from on-site inspections to a project checklist. The funding window extends from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2029, providing village and regional initiatives with a transparent path to financial security for forward-looking measures.
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