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FFG Diversity Cheque

FFG Diversity Cheque

Funds Austrian small businesses with practical support for building inclusive and diverse teams.

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The FFG Diversity Cheque 2024 is a small, de minimis, non-repayable grant issued by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure (BMIMI). It helps Austrian SMEs in natural sciences and technology sectors take their first practical steps toward embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their organisations. The p…

Pick one topic: diversity analysis, building diversity competence, recruiting & HR, mentoring, Gender Equality Plan, or open category. The eligible costs cover only the external DEI service.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.ffg.at