Qualification Initiative Construction - Funding for Qualification in the Construction and Construction-Related Trades
Continuing education initiative for companies and employees in the Styrian construction and construction-related trades with a 50% subsidy on course costs (max. €10,000). Applications until 31.12.2025.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of professional development in the construction industry to enable skills building during the winter months of low demand and to secure jobs and company locations in Styria.
Eligible expenses
- Course fees
Non-eligible expenses
- Audit, travel, accommodation, and personnel costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Business location in Styria
- Application before course start
- Own funds at least 25% of the project volume
Documents required for application
- Course program certificate
- Application form
- De-minimis declaration
Description
The Qualification Offensive Construction supports companies and employees in the construction and related trades in Styria, as well as short-term unemployed persons with a re-employment guarantee, in expanding their professional skills during the winter months when demand is low. With a funding rate of 50% of the course costs and a maximum grant amount of €10,000, all training and further education measures from the official course programs of bfi Styria and the Construction Academy Styria are supported. Only course fees are eligible for funding; examination, travel, accommodation, and personnel costs are excluded. A prerequisite for application is a business location in Styria, submission before the course start, and a minimum own contribution of 25% of the project volume. Applications can be submitted via the online portal of the Styrian Business Promotion Agency SFG until no later than 31.12.2025.
After positive funding approval, applicants receive an agreement for signature and subsequently submit the billing documents with proof of course program, application form, and De-minimis declaration via the portal. Once all funding requirements are met, the SFG transfers the grant directly to the registered company bank account. This initiative secures sustainable jobs and regional business locations in Styria – as investments in education and training lay the foundation for the innovation capability and competitiveness of the regional construction industry.