Funding in the Field of Monument Protection (Monument Fund)

The funding initiative supports owners in Vienna in preserving endangered movable and immovable monuments from decay or unwanted export abroad. Non-repayable grants specifically promote restoration, rescue, and conservation measures for objects under monument protection. Applications can be submitted at any time, allowing flexible planning and execution of restoration work. The funds are allocated to projects whose implementation directly ensures the permanent safeguarding of cultural heritage and thus contributes to the vibrant preservation of historical testimonies in the city.

A legal prerequisite for funding is demonstrable ownership of an object under monument protection. A detailed work and financing plan must be attached to the application, outlining the scope, schedule, and costs of all planned measures. Private individuals who meet these requirements benefit from continuously available funding without fixed deadlines. Based on the submitted documents, a review is conducted by the responsible Art and Culture Section of the Federal Ministry, after which the decision on grant approval is made. This support provides owners with an attractive opportunity to preserve Vienna’s historical heritage in the long term and safeguard it for future generations.