Funding for Measures within the Framework of Agenda 21
Funding for measures within the framework of Agenda 21 in Upper Austria for cross-municipal networking and the implementation of innovative future processes. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for inter-municipal and thematic networking of Local Agenda 21 future processes, the exchange of experiences, as well as the development and implementation of replicable innovative models for future-oriented development in Upper Austrian municipalities and regions.
Eligible expenses
- Process facilitation and moderation
- Consultant and expert fees
- Event costs
- Printing and publication costs
- Public relations
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Non-eligible expenses
- Personnel expenses of the administration
- Office and material supplies
- Entertainment expenses
- Discounts and cash discounts
- Input VAT deductible sales tax
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Implementation in rural areas of Upper Austria
- Compliance with the objectives and guidelines of the Local Agenda 21 in Austria
- Proof of professional competence for Agenda 21 processes
Documents required for application
- Funding application including declaration of commitment
- Cost calculation
- Project data sheet
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the developed models
- Sustainability aspects
- Quality of participation
- Multiplicability of the results
Description
The program promotes inter-municipal and thematic networking within the framework of the Local Agenda 21 in Upper Austria and supports initiatives working towards a future-oriented development. Eligible for funding are municipalities, municipal associations, cooperations as well as natural and legal persons and associations of persons whose objectives align with the goals of Agenda 21. Applicants may be public institutions, private individuals, non-profit organizations, interest groups, other associations, and companies. Thematically, the funding ranges from commitment to social cohesion and democracy, through environmental, nature, and climate protection, to education for sustainable development, regional and agricultural promotion, energy efficiency, work & social affairs, as well as consulting and business financing. The goal is the exchange of experiences, the development of scalable models, and the facilitation of innovative future processes.
The grant amount is up to 75% of the eligible expenses with a maximum project duration of 24 months. Eligible costs particularly include process facilitation and moderation, fees for consultants and experts, event costs, printing and publication costs, public relations, room and equipment rentals, as well as postage and shipping costs. Non-eligible are expenses for administrative personnel, office and consumable supplies, hospitality costs, discounts and cash discounts, input VAT, depreciation, allowances, or interest. To apply, a completed funding application including a declaration of commitment, a cost calculation, and a project data sheet are required. Professional qualification for Agenda 21 processes as well as implementation in the rural area of Upper Austria must be demonstrated. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis.