SVB Contributions from Small Cheese Dairies and Alpine Staff

The state of Vorarlberg provides financial resources within the framework of continuous grant programs for alpine farms and small alpine dairies to cover part of the social security contributions for alpine personnel. This funding in the field of Agriculture & Rural Development is aimed at legal entities such as companies and cooperatives with headquarters or business premises in Vorarlberg that employ alpine personnel as employers. Applications can be submitted at any time without a fixed deadline, enabling timely relief for applicants.

The objective of the measure is to secure the long-term management of the alpine pastures and to support employers during a labor-intensive season. Only the social security contributions for alpine personnel are funded, with the prerequisites being the proven employment of alpine helpers and the location in Vorarlberg. By partially covering the contributions, administrative hurdles are reduced and the economic stability of small mountain enterprises is strengthened. The transparent processing is carried out by Department Va – Agriculture and Rural Areas of the Vorarlberg State Government, which is responsible for professional advice and project support.