Folk Culture, Project and Annual Funding
Funding of folk cultural training and continuing education measures, non-commercial events, projects of supraregional significance, traditional costume acquisitions, publications, anniversary commitments, as well as partial copyright costs in Carinthia. Submission before project start, valid from 01.01.2026 indefinitely.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Preservation and transmission of Carinthian everyday culture and diverse customs, fostering tradition, cultural heritage, and regional identity, as well as strengthening folk cultural diversity and promoting young talent in Carinthia.
Eligible expenses
- Folk cultural training and continuing education measures
- Non-commercial events
- Projects of supra-regional importance
- Traditional costume acquisitions and replacements
- Publications (chronicles, commemorative publications)
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Non-eligible expenses
- Structural measures without folkloric relevance
- Travel expenses (except competitions)
- Debt settlement
- Advertising materials without direct project relevance
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Compliance with the provisions in §§ 3–5 K-KFördG
- Carinthia relevance of the project
- Submission before project start
- fully completed and signed application form
Documents required for application
- fully completed and signed application form including all attachments
Evaluation criteria
- Connection to Carinthia
- Artistic authenticity and qualification
- Budget plausibility
Description
Project and annual funding in the field of Carinthian folk culture supports private individuals, associations, as well as non-profit organizations and companies dedicated to the preservation and transmission of the rich customs. Funding is provided for training and further education measures, non-commercial events, projects of supraregional significance, traditional costume acquisitions, publications (chronicles, commemorative publications), long-standing anniversary commitments, and partial copyright costs (AKM, etc.). Applications must be fully completed and signed before the project begins and are subject to a funding rate of up to 25% of the total costs. Evaluation criteria include the Carinthian relevance, artistic authenticity or qualifications of those involved, as well as the plausibility of the budget. Department 14 – Arts and Culture of the Office of the Carinthian Provincial Government is responsible for the professional assessment and supports applicants in all phases of the funding process.
The aim of the funding is to preserve Carinthian everyday culture, strengthen local identity, and promote cultural youth development. Measures for the preservation of traditions, folk cultural exchange, and digital mediation are equally considered. Upon completion of the project, proof of use must be submitted in the form of balanced original receipts and a written activity report. For funding amounts of EUR 30,000 and above, a detailed comparison of planned and actual costs must be included in the accounting. Funds must be used exclusively in accordance with the approval, and in the case of surplus reserves, a transfer to subsequent years is possible. A continuous dialogue and evaluation culture with Department 14 strengthens the quality and sustainability of folk cultural projects in Carinthia.
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