Food Local Supply Program of the State of Salzburg
Interest or direct subsidies for grocery retailers in Salzburg to secure and improve local supply. Program valid until 31.12.2025.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Securing and improving the local supply of food and daily necessities to the resident population through the preservation, strengthening, establishment, settlement, or takeover of local food retail businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Investment costs (business equipment, modernization, mobile shops)
- Working capital loans
- Innovation premium
- Marketing and consulting costs in supply-endangered areas
Non-eligible expenses
- Purchase of land and vehicles (except mobile shops)
- Leasing financing
- Short-lived, low-value assets
- Measures already started 6 months ago
- Costs under €5,000
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Member of the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce in the committee "Food Retail" or guild "Bakers"/"Butchers"
- Complete range of food products
- Annual turnover from food max. 5 million euros
- Food sales area max. 600 m²
- Maximum of 10 business locations
Documents required for application
- Credit assessment and loan commitment from the bank
- Annual financial statements or profit and loss accounts for the last 2 years
- Company register excerpt (for registered companies)
- Cost estimates and/or invoices
- Proof of other funding commitments
- Business license
- VAT assessment notices
- Proof of use forms
Description
The Food Local Supply Program of the State of Salzburg is aimed at SMEs in the food retail sector, bakeries and butcher shops with a complete range, an annual turnover of up to 5 million euros, a maximum sales area of 600 m², and up to ten locations. The goal is the long-term assurance and optimization of the basic supply of the Salzburg population with food and daily necessities. Funding is provided for investment projects such as business equipment, modernization, or mobile shops, as well as working capital loans, innovation projects, and marketing and consulting measures in underserved areas. The program runs until December 31, 2025, with applications required to be submitted within six months of the start of the investment.
Eligible companies receive either a direct grant of 10% of net investment costs (minimum 5,000 euros) or interest subsidies of 6% p.a. for investment loans (up to 200,000 euros) and 3% p.a. for working capital loans (up to 90,000 euros). In addition, there is an innovation bonus of up to 7,000 euros as well as a “Local Supply Security Bonus” in particularly vulnerable locations. Excluded are, among others, land acquisition, leasing financing, as well as ongoing or insolvent projects. Requirements for the funding application include, among others, creditworthiness proofs, annual financial statements, cost estimates, and, if applicable, evidence of existing funding commitments. Payments are made as a one-time premium or semi-annual interest subsidy over five years. With this program, the State of Salzburg actively strengthens local suppliers and makes a significant contribution to the quality of life in the communities.