Fundraising Association Austria welcomes an important step to secure non-profit assistance offers.
Vienna (OTS) – What was previously only available to commercial enterprises is now also available to non-profit organizations. The energy cost subsidy for the non-profit sector approved by the federal government last year provides an important relief measure for the country’s aid institutions, which have come under pressure due to rising prices. A total of up to 140 million euros is available for this purpose. Retroactive applications for 2022 are possible from today until June 30th.
„From emergency aid in the event of severe weather disasters to research into rare diseases and support for those affected by poverty to animal and climate protection, the non-profit associations in this country are an indispensable support of society. The energy cost subsidy helps you to cushion the increased energy costs so that you can continue to help sustainably in the future without making any compromises
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The government has provided a total of 140 million euros for this relief step. Applications have been open since January 22nd www.ekz-npo.at possible – initially retroactively for the year 2022. The application for the year 2023 then runs from July 1st to the end of 2024.
Access to the energy cost subsidy is part of a series of groundbreaking measures to promote the third sector in Austria. The Non-Profit Reform Act, which came into force at the beginning of the year, brings relief, less bureaucracy and fair conditions for local NPOs when it comes to donations. Ruth Williams: „According to estimates by the Ministry of Finance, seven times as many institutions will be eligible to claim the donation tax deduction in the future. To provide an additional incentive for over 2 million donors!
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Questions & Contact:
Dr. Andreas Anker, Press Fundraising Association Austria, M: 0676/421 4706, E: presse@fundraising.at