Funding for the Professional Development of Teaching Staff

The funding for teacher training in Upper Austria is aimed at teacher associations as well as comparable organizations that continuously offer training and further education measures for teachers in Upper Austria. As a direct grant system, this program allows for ongoing applications and significantly contributes to the professionalization and subject-specific development of teaching staff through financial support. The funding contribution is granted in the form of a subsidy in accordance with the General Funding Guidelines of the State of Upper Austria, with disbursement amounts in the range of approximately 100,000 euros annually (as of 01.04.2026).

The primary goal is to increase the quality and diversity of training offerings for teachers in Upper Austria. Only organized teacher associations with proven activity in the field of training are eligible for funding. For approval, proof of appropriate use in the form of original payment receipts is required. Applications can be submitted at any time without a fixed deadline, enabling flexible planning and implementation of seminars, workshops, or digital training formats. This measure specifically supports teaching staff and makes an important contribution to the educational landscape of Upper Austria.