Deadline: 30 September 2024
Applications are now open for the grants supporting projects for the establishment and management of newly created, protected and strictly protected areas in Austria.
Objectives
- Designation of new or extension of existing areas with strict protection (IUCN: I+II) or protection (IUCN: III+IV): national parks, wilderness areas, Natura 2000 areas and nature reserves.
- Designation of new or expansion of existing areas with low protection (IUCN: V+VI), provided that in addition to biodiversity protection, long-term biodiversity conservation is also demonstrably guaranteed:
biosphere reserves, landscape conservation areas, nature parks and protected landscape areas. - Upgrading of existing protected areas if a biodiversity-promoting protection purpose is ensured that did not previously exist (e.g. establishment of a nature reserve on a Natura 2000 area).
Funding Information
- A total of 27 million euros in funding is available within the framework.
The duration of the projects from the time of submission is specified in the funding agreement; all projects must be implemented and subsequently invoiced by 31.12.2025 - For local authorities (federal, state, municipal) as well as administrations of biosphere, nature and national parks in Austria, a funding rate of up to 100% of the eligible costs applies.
Eligibility Criteria
- Local authorities (federal, state, municipal) as well as legal entities of biosphere, nature and national parks in Austria are eligible to apply and receive funding.
For more information, visit Austrian Climate Protection Ministry.
