Local Supplier Investment (Lower Austria WTF)
Grant of up to 10% (max. €50,000) for investments from €10,000 in fixed assets to secure local supply in Lower Austrian municipalities and reduce individual traffic. Applications possible until 31.12.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Ensuring basic services to improve the quality of life in a community through the promotion of investments in capital goods with a project volume of at least €10,000.
Eligible expenses
- Tangible assets
- Intangible assets
Non-eligible expenses
- Leasing or hire-purchase financed acquisitions
- Cash discounts and rebates
- Value-added tax with input tax deduction
- Invoice amounts under €200
- Leasing costs
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Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Minimum project volume of €10,000
- Maximum annual net turnover of €2,500,000 per establishment
- Maximum of 10 establishments
- Sales area max. 500 m² per establishment
- Full range of food products (for food retailers)
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Documents required for application
- Project description
- Overall cost statement
- Annual financial statement/balance sheet
- Officially approved construction plan
- Construction and trade authority approval notices
- Applications to other funding agencies
Description
The Local Supplier Investment Program supports small retail businesses providing daily necessities throughout Lower Austria in forward-looking investments in fixed assets with a minimum volume of €10,000. The goal is to secure basic supply in rural communities through targeted modernizations and quality improvements in assortment and appearance, while simultaneously alleviating individual traffic. Material and intangible assets are funded with a grant amount of up to 10% of eligible expenses (maximum €50,000). Eligible businesses are those with no more than ten branches and an annual net turnover of up to €2,500,000 per establishment, including grocery retail, bakeries, butcher shops, drugstores, as well as specialty stores for textiles, shoes, and electrical appliances. Requirements include, among others, a sales area of a maximum of 500 m² per location, a full range of products for food retailers, and opening hours on at least five days per week.
Applications must be submitted before the start of project activities via the digital economic promotion portal and are possible until December 31, 2026. Submission includes a detailed project description, a total cost breakdown, annual financial statements/balance sheets, official building plans and permits, as well as evidence of any parallel funding. Upon positive review, a legally binding funding contract is concluded, covering disbursement modalities, reporting obligations, and evaluation measures. Transparent processing and clear guidelines on eligible and ineligible costs ensure legal certainty for all parties involved. Thus, the program makes a decisive contribution to strengthening local suppliers and improving regional quality of life.
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