Holiday Campaign for Senior Citizens
Holiday campaign for senior citizens in Styria: Free seven-day stay including accommodation and meals in selected guesthouses. Applications can be submitted through the municipality of residence by the end of March (first period) or four weeks before the start of the period.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Senior citizens are given the opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery on vacation, even if their own income is insufficient. Accommodation and meals during the seven-day stay are free of charge for eligible participants.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Completion of the 60th year of life by December 31 of the current year
- Austrian citizenship or belonging to an EEA member state
- Main residence in Styria outside of Graz
- Net household income below €1,547.62 (single persons) or €2,323.07 (married couples/partnerships)
- Self-sufficiency on site (care level 1–2) or adequate care by a companion (care level 3–4)
Documents required for application
- Completed application form
- Current proof of income
- Form 'Notification of Relatives'
- Medical certificate for care allowance recipients
- Confirmation from the municipality of residence
Evaluation criteria
- First-come, first-served principle (date of application submission)
Description
The holiday program for seniors in Styria offers older people aged 60 and over with limited income a seven-day break in selected guesthouses. This free subsidy covers accommodation and full board and is financed half by the State of Styria and half by the district authorities. Participants enjoy a change of scenery in a rural setting (excluding Graz) and start each session on Tuesday with lunch, concluding with breakfast on the day of departure. Each session includes seven nights, during which beverages must be provided by the participants themselves. Arrival and departure are usually organized by bus through the district authority.
Funding is granted to private individuals with primary residence in Styria (excluding Graz), whose monthly net household income is below €1,547.62 (single persons) or €2,323.07 (couples/partnerships). Eligibility requires Austrian or EEA citizenship as well as the ability to independently manage the stay (care levels 1–2) or supervision by a companion (care levels 3–4). The 100% grant funding is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications must be submitted via the municipality of residence – for the first session by the end of March, and for all subsequent sessions at least four weeks before the start. Required documents include the completed application form, current proof of income, the “Notification of Relatives” form, a medical certificate if receiving care allowance, and confirmation from the municipality of residence. The resolutions and guidelines for the program are based on §16 of the Styrian Social Assistance Act and guarantee transparent processing without any legal entitlement to participation.