Funding in the Field of Civil and Disaster Protection
Funding of measures for self-protection, everyday hazard prevention, as well as protection against natural disasters and technological accidents in Vienna, with a focus on increasing resilience, innovation in disaster management, and training of emergency personnel. Applications possible continuously from 01.01.2024.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of measures for self-protection, everyday hazard prevention, as well as protection against natural disasters and technical accidents (including precautions against the consequences of international terrorism) with a focus on increasing Austria's resilience, the use of new technologies in disaster management, training of emergency personnel, individual preparedness among the population, alpine safety, and coordination of the fire service.
Eligible to apply
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Knowledge in the field of disaster protection or fire services
- Suitable infrastructure for deployment in national and/or international disaster situations
Documents required for application
- Written funding application according to the BMI template
- Performance, cost, schedule, and financing plan
Description
A grant program of the Federal Ministry of the Interior supports significant initiatives in Vienna for self-protection, everyday hazard prevention, as well as protection against natural disasters and technical emergencies. The focus is on increasing national resilience, integrating innovative technological solutions in disaster management, and targeted training of emergency personnel. Explicitly supported are concepts for the population’s self-preparedness, measures for alpine safety, and the coordination of the nationwide fire service. Eligible recipients include interest groups, non-profit organizations, and public institutions possessing relevant expertise in disaster protection or fire services, as well as suitable infrastructure for national and international deployments.
From 01.01.2024, applications are possible indefinitely and on an ongoing basis. A written funding application according to the BMI template is required for submission, supplemented by a detailed performance, cost, schedule, and financing plan. Funding is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, which particularly supports volunteer mountain rescuers, voluntary fire service structures, and other actors in civil and disaster protection. This practice-oriented funding contributes to the long-term enhancement of operational readiness and promotes the further development of security-relevant structures in Austria.