Would you like to implement a high-quality, new media project in Vienna? With the Vienna Media Initiative's media project funding, we support existing media companies and associations in the Vienna media industry that are active in journalism. Come in for a consultation. We will help you prepare your submission.
We will support your media project if it is based on a comprehensible project concept and makes a clear contribution to the further development of journalistic offerings in Vienna. Take advantage of the Vienna Media Initiative's media project funding for:
- Personnel and travel expenses
- External services
- Material and equipment costs
- Investment costs
Facts about the Media Project Funding under the Vienna Media Initiative
| Maximum funding amount: | 100,000 euros per project |
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| Funding rates: | The maximum funding rate is 45% |
| Minimum project value: | 35,000 euros |
| Who is eligible? | Eligible applicants are existing companies and associations in Vienna’s media sector that engage in journalistic activities, have a place of business in Vienna, and have no outstanding negative balance with the City of Vienna’s treasury. |
| Bonus: | Women's bonus: 5,000 euros. The women's bonus is awarded if your development proposal is managed by a woman with the necessary qualifications. |
| Business sectors: | Existing companies and associations in the Vienna media industry. |
| Eligible costs: | Only costs directly attributable to the project are eligible for funding, in particular the following: personnel costs, travel expenses, external services, tangible and intangible investment costs, and material and equipment costs. |
| Maximum project duration: | 2 years |
| Documents to be submitted for confirmation of application | A fully completed online grant application, a certificate of authenticity, a de minimis declaration, the most recent annual financial statements or income and expenditure statement, and the CV of the project manager. |
| Upfront payment: | Up to a maximum of 50% of the approved funding amount can be paid up front. |
| Assessment: | An independent jury will assess your submission and provide a recommendation for your development proposal's funding. |
| Legal basis under European state aid law: | De-minimis |
| Submission period: | March 1 – July 31 2026 |
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