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Austria Community Challenge

€90,000 · Österreich

Proven ideas and funding for your community

This €90,000 fund is dedicated to helping you build thriving and sustainable communities across Austria

How it works
  • Select an idea listed below or submit your existing project and register to get your project page
  • Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
  • Submit a photo and your action plan
  • Let us know what impact you are having in your community
The Challenge
Who can apply
  • You want to start a ChangeX idea to improve your local community
  • You're passionate about building a thriving community where you live in Austria
  • You are an individual, an existing local group, or a community organisation
Criteria
What you get
  • Seed funding to start your selected or expand your existing idea
  • Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
  • Additional impact funding, once you report back on the social impact of your active project
Free Supports

Explore proven ideas

Choose an idea to start in your community. See terms & conditions.
This fund has closed for applications. You can still start ideas without funding, or check for other live funds in your area.

  • Community Fridge

    Community Fridges are accessible public spaces where local businesses and residents share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, creating stronger communities whilst reducing environmental impact.

  • Open Orchard

    Plant fruit trees in public spaces to provide free food for residents while bringing neighbours together through collaborative environmental action that creates lasting community connections.

  • FIRST® LEGO League - Explore

    Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 6–10 year olds

  • Cycling Without Age

    Start a Cycling Without Age chapter to give older adults the joy of outdoor adventures through specially designed trishaw rides, creating meaningful connections between generations whilst combating loneliness and social isolation.

  • FIRST LEGO League - Challenge

    Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 9-14 year olds

  • Better Block Parklet

    Transform a parking space into a vibrant community hub using digitally fabricated designs that require no screws, glue, or nails to assemble.

  • Murals for Communities

    Murals for Communities brings people together through collaborative mural art projects that transform unloved spaces whilst fostering connection, creativity, and community pride across all ages and abilities.

  • Repair Café

    Organise a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.

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The Austria Community Challenge is an opportunity for communities to come together to create thriving communities across Austria. We’re excited to support local action across Austria and to see the collective impact we can have in building healthier, more sustainable communities.

  • Florian Slezak (Cloud Region Lead, Microsoft Austria)
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