Sports - Education Premium
Funding for the qualification of trainers in Vorarlberg sports clubs with membership in recognized state associations. Applications can be submitted at any time via the sports platform; valid from 13.06.2019 until further notice.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The qualification of coaches in associations and clubs is one of the most important prerequisites for the development of grassroots and elite sports. The financial support is intended to create an incentive for clubs to increasingly focus on the ongoing qualification of their coaches, especially for training children, adolescents, and young adults. Regional sports federations assume responsibility for the planning and management of coach education and training.
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
- Interest Groups and Other Associations
Funding requirements
- Membership in a recognized Vorarlberg state sports association
- Use of professionally qualified coaches in accordance with §§6 and §7 of the funding guidelines
- Registration and application submission via the sports platform
- Proof of continuing education obligation (16 teaching units within the current calendar year plus four years)
- Criminal record certificate for "Child and Youth Welfare" for each coach
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Documents required for application
- Proof of trainers' qualifications (according to §§6 and §7 of the funding guidelines)
- Proof of training sessions
- Proof of continuing education obligation
- Criminal record certificate for "Child and Youth Welfare"
- Digital application via the sports platform
- Signed agreement for the sports platform
Evaluation criteria
- Training category of the trainers
- Training intensity (number of training sessions)
- Fulfillment of the continuing education obligation
Description
The Sports Education Premium in Vorarlberg supports non-profit organizations, interest groups, and clubs in the ongoing qualification of coaches within recognized regional sports associations. As a central driver, this funding significantly contributes to strengthening both grassroots and elite sports by providing incentives to invest in the professional development of supervisors—especially in the area of children’s, youth, and junior training. The digital processing via the sports platform enables uncomplicated application submission at any time, while regional sports associations manage the planning and coordination of training and further education. This ensures that clubs can rely on a high-quality network of coaches who competently support athletes throughout the entire season.
Eligible for funding are sports clubs with membership in a recognized Vorarlberg regional sports association that employ professionally qualified coaches in accordance with §§ 6 and 7 of the funding guidelines and comply with continuing education obligations. Requirements include, among others, proof of 16 instructional units within the last four years, a current criminal record certificate “Child and Youth Welfare” per coach, as well as supervision of a training group throughout the entire season. The premium is calculated based on training category, training intensity, and fulfillment of continuing education obligations. To be submitted are certificates of training and further education, documentation of training sessions, registered online applications on the sports platform, and the signed agreement with the sports department. The grant is provided as a subsidy without time limitation, valid since June 13, 2019, and continuously available.