Innovative Individual Projects in Agriculture

The state of Vorarlberg promotes innovative individual projects in agriculture in accordance with the provisions of the State and Forestry Promotion Act (LFFG) as well as the General Funding Guidelines of the Vorarlberg State Government (AFRL). A total of up to 0.1 million euros in grant funds are made available annually, which are awarded based on the available budgetary resources. Applications can be submitted continuously, thereby ensuring temporal flexibility for the planning and implementation of novel ideas in the agricultural sector. The aim is to support forward-looking concepts for increasing efficiency, conserving resources, and marketing regional products, thereby sustainably strengthening the competitiveness of agricultural locations in Vorarlberg.

Agricultural enterprises as well as natural and legal persons, interest groups, or associations are eligible for funding, provided the project is based in Vorarlberg and features an innovative orientation in the agricultural sector. The grants are intended to help test new technologies, procedures, or organizational models in practice and facilitate their dissemination. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Areas within the Office of the Vorarlberg State Government is responsible for the administration, consultation, and support of the projects in close coordination with EU legal requirements. Through the provision of financial resources and professional expertise, a diverse funding environment is created that enables pioneering work in areas such as sustainable production, digitalization, or new marketing strategies.