Folk Culture, Project and Annual Funding

The funding supports folk cultural initiatives in Carinthia and is aimed at private and legal applicants such as individual artists, associations, federations, and non-profit organizations with residence or headquarters in the region. In particular, training and further education measures in the field of customs preservation, non-commercial events, as well as projects of supraregional significance that contribute to the preparation and implementation of folk cultural activities are funded. Additionally, expenses for costume acquisitions and reproductions, the publication of chronicles and festival publications, as well as costs for the remuneration of copyrights for public performances can be applied for. Applications can be submitted continuously and are granted in the form of a pure grant.

As a funding prerequisite, proof of residence or business location in Carinthia, timely submission of the funding application form in accordance with § 5 K-KFördG, as well as the submission of a written usage report with balanced original receipts are required. For funding amounts of €30,000 or more, a detailed statement of total income and total expenses must be enclosed. The objective of the measure is the sustainable preservation and further development of regional folk culture through financial support of diverse projects, publication initiatives, and costume investments. This contributes to preserving traditional forms of expression and actively promoting cultural exchange in Carinthia.