Funding of economic policy projects, events, and organizations

The funding of economic policy projects, events, and organizations by the Office of the Vorarlberg State Government – Department of General Economic Affairs is aimed at committed actors in Vorarlberg who wish to contribute to strengthening the regional economic structure with their initiatives. Within the framework of a continuously open program, grants are awarded for innovative investment projects, research and innovation projects, as well as measures for energy efficiency and climate protection. The state of Vorarlberg supports not only traditional business financing but also start-ups, cooperatives, and non-profit initiatives in the fields of agriculture, regional development, and consulting. The goal is to create sustainable jobs, advance technological developments, and consolidate regional value chains.

Submitting an application requires the implementation of the planned service; submissions are accepted continuously at the Office of the Vorarlberg State Government – Department of General Economic Affairs. Organizations should ideally submit their funding applications at the beginning of the year, while project and event organizers must present their documents before the start of the respective initiative. Essential application documents include a detailed project proposal with a cost breakdown as well as a precise description of the planned measures. Grant payments are made after project completion and submission of the final accounting or in partial amounts throughout the year for organizations active year-round. With a total budget of up to 3 million euros, this funding offers diverse opportunities to successfully implement economic policy ideas in Vorarlberg.