Structural Costs for Women's and Gender Equality Offices

In Vorarlberg, a grant program secures the structural costs of women's and gender equality offices operated by public institutions. The funding covers essential expenses for personnel, rental costs, and administrative processes, thereby providing a solid financial foundation for the implementation of equal opportunity measures. The program focuses on thematic areas such as the promotion of women as well as labor & social affairs and supports the sustainable development of projects on site. Since its launch in January 2018, applications are possible without limitation, ensuring the continuous operation and needs-based provision of specialized contact points. The primary objective of the funding is to guarantee the smooth operation of gender equality offices and thus promote the implementation of women-supportive initiatives and socio-political projects in the region.

Eligible for funding are public institutions that demonstrably implement programs to strengthen equal opportunities. A written application forms the basis for the submission; the use of funds must be clearly related to structural costs. The annual budget amounts to approximately 0.5 million euros and is awarded within the framework of the General Funding Guidelines of the Vorarlberg State Government. The unlimited and uncomplicated funding opportunity creates a reliable planning scenario for counseling, educational, and networking services. In this way, the program makes a decisive contribution to consolidating the infrastructure of gender equality offices and promoting the equal participation of all genders in Vorarlberg. The funding is accessible under reference number 1044064 in the transparency portal. With this financing, experts can expand networks, extend counseling services, and purposefully plan informational events.