Cash injection in the corona crisis.
As of now, non-profit associations can again submit applications for further support from the NPO fund for the fourth quarter of 2020.
“It's about getting as many clubs as possible through this crisis and preparing them for the start after the crisis,” said Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler. “Since numerous clubs are still suffering from the economic consequences of the Corona restrictions, we have made this extension possible.”
“The volunteers in the clubs and institutions now need two things most urgently,” says the Federal Minister responsible for volunteering, Elisabeth Köstinger. “On the one hand, the cushioning of heavy financial losses caused by the crisis, on the other hand planning security and prospects for the coming months. Both requirements are supported by the NPO fund,” said Köstinger. Applications can be submitted retrospectively for the months October to December 2020 via the platform www.npo-fonds.at.
Vice Chancellor Kogler emphasizes the relevance of the support for NPOs: “With a total volume of 950 million euros, the NPO fund is unique in Europe and an effective aid for non-profit associations and organizations from sport, culture, the social sector and many other areas With the NPO Fund, we ensure that these important supporters of our coexistence get through the crisis safely. They deserve the best possible support. “
The new guideline for funding processing in the 4th quarter of 2020 contains an improved structural security contribution: For the six months from April to September, the organizations received a flat rate of 7 percent of the total income for 2019 in addition to the eligible costs. “For the three For the months from October to December 2020, the structural security contribution remains unchanged at 7 percent and is thus effectively doubled, “explains Köstinger.
In addition, non-profit associations that are directly or indirectly affected by the closure by the lockdown regulations (e.g. sports, culture, gastronomy) receive a “lockdown grant” for the months of November and December, which corresponds to the turnover replacement. Other non-profit organizations indirectly affected by the lockdown can still apply for the revenue replacement via FinanzOnline (www.umsatzätze.at).
So far, almost 19,000 applications have been accepted and EUR 341 million approved. Köstinger: “Non-profit associations ensure cohesion, keep traditions alive and help us to be a community. The extension of the NPO fund is the right step to get around 15,000 sports clubs, 2,000 brass music associations, 1,000 choirs, numerous cultural associations and religious denominations , as well as supporting approx. 4,800 volunteer fire brigades. “
