Funding in the Field of Monument Preservation
Grants for the protection, preservation, and research of monuments as well as contributions to the monument-appropriate restoration in Austria.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding is provided for costs incurred in the protection, preservation, and research of monuments, or those arising from alterations aimed at achieving a monument-appropriate condition or preservation. Additionally, recognition grants are awarded in the field of monument protection and conservation.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for the protection and preservation of monuments
- Restoration and conservation work
- Scientific research
- Measures for monument-appropriate restoration
- Recognition contributions in monument protection
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Ownership or right of disposal over a listed building
- Proof of listed status in accordance with the Monument Protection Act
- Submission of a professional restoration or preservation concept
Documents required for application
- Proof of monument status
- Project description and concept
- Cost estimates/funding cost plan
- Consolidated original documentation upon completion
- Funding commitment
Description
In Austria, a continuously available grant opportunity is offered, specifically dedicated to the protection, preservation, and research of listed historic buildings. Private individuals, public institutions, and non-profit organizations can apply for funding for projects that contribute to the safeguarding and monument-appropriate restoration of historic objects. In addition to traditional restoration and conservation work, scientific investigations and recognition contributions are also supported to create a genuine awareness of cultural heritage in the long term and to sustainably preserve its substance.
Eligible expenses include all costs related to the safeguarding and preservation of listed objects, including the preparation of professional renovation concepts. A prerequisite is proof of monument status according to the Monument Protection Act and the submission of a detailed project and cost plan. Original receipts must be submitted as supporting documents, and a balanced accounting system must be ensured. Applications can be submitted at any time to the Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and Sport, with the deadline for accounting being announced along with the funding approval. This support makes an important contribution to preserving architectural cultural values throughout Austria and making them accessible to a wide audience.
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