Investment support for construction, adaptation, renovation, and furnishing of Upper Austrian after-school care centers

The investment funding for the construction, adaptation, renovation, and furnishing of childcare centers in Upper Austria supports private legal entities – such as associations, parishes, religious communities, or individuals – in creating contemporary care spaces for children and youth. Based in Upper Austria, this continuously announced grant program targets non-profit initiatives aiming to establish or maintain modern and functional infrastructures for full-day care. Both construction investment costs as well as expenses for adaptation and renovation measures, including the furnishing of the premises, are eligible for funding. The funding objective is to sustainably improve the quality of childcare through enhanced spatial conditions and to establish a future-proof infrastructure in the social education sector.

Clear funding requirements apply for approval: the application must be submitted in a timely manner before the start of construction and must include a detailed cost estimate as well as a comprehensive catalog of measures. Furthermore, compliance with the General Funding Guidelines of the State of Upper Austria is required. Eligible expenses include all construction, adaptation, renovation, and furnishing costs. Applications can be submitted continuously as there is no deadline. Upon completion of the measures, proof of proper use of the funds must be provided, including cost statements and a final accounting. This ensures transparent use of funds and secure planning for private care projects.