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Klima- und Energiefonds

Partnership for Small and Medium-Sized Towns (Klein- und Mittelstädte)

Funds small and mid-size Austrian municipalities through climate transformation programs.

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Partnerschaft für zukunftsfähige Klein- und Mittelstädte 2026 is a public-public cooperation (ÖÖK) grant program administered by the Klima- und Energiefonds in cooperation with the Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur (BMIMI). It provides direct financial transfers to Austrian small and medium cities with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 inhabitants to accelerate inte…

Integrated climate transformation — covering climate protection, adaptation, circular economy, mobility, biodiversity, green finance, and social transition — for Austrian municipalities with 10,000 to 50,000 inhabitants.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€3M

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