Assistance through Protected Work, Lower Austria

The measure “Assistance through Protected Work” in Lower Austria supports all necessary steps to enable people with special needs to compete directly in the labor market. As a continuously accessible subsidy, it covers wages and ancillary wage costs for employers who provide protected workplaces or inclusive companies. The goal is full integration into professional life and the long-term security of the employment relationship. Both private individuals in need of protected work and companies offering jobs for people with disabilities can apply for funding. Assistance is provided on a private law basis and is tailored to the individual requirements of the beneficiaries. Thanks to the open submission period, funding applications can be submitted at any time.

Eligibility requirements include belonging to the group of disabled persons according to § 24 NÖ-SHG, Austrian citizenship (or equivalence), as well as main residence or stay in Lower Austria. There must be no entitlement to comparable support under other regulations. The application must include a fully completed funding application, proof of disability, and proof of residence. Upon positive review, the payment is made directly to the employer. The funding makes an important contribution to creating stable, equitable workplaces and strengthening the social participation of people with special needs.