Sports Facility Funding and Large Sports Equipment Funding

The sports facility funding and large sports equipment funding of the State of Salzburg supports municipalities, clubs, as well as specialized and umbrella sports associations in the realization of forward-looking sports infrastructures. Funding is provided for the construction, expansion, conversion, and renovation of sports facilities as well as the purchase of specialized large sports equipment that goes beyond the usual basic equipment and is essential for training purposes of larger groups. Applications can be submitted continuously and offer interest groups as well as public institutions in the State of Salzburg long-term planning security. The goal is to create high-quality and needs-based sports infrastructures that expand the movement space of participants and sustainably strengthen Salzburg as a performance location.

Approval is granted in the form of direct grants based on the Sports Facility Funding Guidelines of the State of Salzburg. Essential evaluation criteria include gender mainstreaming and diversity management to ensure inclusive and equal participation. Eligible expenses include new construction, expansion, as well as necessary renovation work on existing facilities and the acquisition of non-standardized sports equipment, while ongoing maintenance is excluded. Through transparent and continuous allocation of funds, the responsible Department 2 – Culture, Education, Society, and Sports within the Salzburg State Government promotes the development of regional sports offerings and contributes to strengthening social cohesion. The ongoing submission option guarantees flexible project implementation according to individual schedules and thus promotes sports diversity in the State of Salzburg.