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Environmental Funding – Green Facades

Promotion of ecological and climate-friendly facade greening in the urban area of Graz: subsidy of 70% of installation costs, up to a maximum of €7,000 per property. Applications possible from 01.01.2025 to 31.12.2026.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
01.01. - 31.12.2026
Application level: Advanced
Region: Styria
Funding amount: 70% of the eligible construction costs, up to €7,000 per object
Funding rate: 70%

Funding objective

The goal is the initial greening of facades according to the state of the art for the ecological and climate-friendly design of the urban space in Graz.

Eligible expenses

  • Trellises
  • Substrate
  • Plants
  • Plant containers (minimum 200 l substrate volume)
  • Structural construction of planting space
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Non-eligible expenses

  • Installation of electricity and water connections
  • Greening of ancillary buildings
  • Greening of residential buildings with fewer than 5 residential units
  • Invoices older than 3 months

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Companies
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Public Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Invoice date not older than 3 months and at least from 01.01.2025
  • Initial facade greening on all building types except outbuildings and residential buildings with fewer than 5 residential units
  • At least 30 m² of greened area visible from public spaces
  • Fully automatic irrigation system required for facade-bound systems
  • Thermal insulation must not be impaired by climbing aids
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Documents required for application

  1. Fully completed application form
  2. Meaningful photos of the facade greening
  3. Plant list and design plan
  4. Specification of substrate type
  5. Maintenance plan with offer for 2-year establishment phase
  6. Confirmation from a specialist company regarding proper installation
  7. Settled invoices not older than 3 months
  8. Proof of control over the property (e.g., land register excerpt or declaration of consent)

Description

In Graz, individuals, companies, non-profit organizations, and public institutions within the city area of Styria can, for the first time, implement ecologically modern facade greening and receive a subsidy amounting to 70% of the eligible installation costs, up to a maximum of €7,000 per property. The program supports the environmentally and climate-friendly enhancement of urban spaces by greening facade surfaces according to the latest state-of-the-art technology. Applications are possible between 01.01.2025 and 31.12.2026, with the invoice date at submission not older than three months. The measure not only promotes aesthetics but also contributes to improving the microclimate and reducing CO₂ emissions.

A prerequisite for funding is a facade greening implemented for the first time with a minimum area of 30 m², visible from public traffic areas. Outbuildings as well as residential buildings with fewer than five residential units are excluded. For facade-bound systems, a fully automatic irrigation system is mandatory, and thermal insulation layers must not be impaired by climbing aids. Planning and execution must be carried out by qualified experts. Eligible expenses include climbing aids, substrate, plants, planting containers (≥ 200 l volume), structural creation of planting spaces, as well as consulting and planning costs. After disbursement, a minimum usage period of five years must be observed. This program offers an attractive opportunity to design urban living spaces more sustainably and to reduce urban heat islands.

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