Request Funds for Ressources for Initiatives and Student Engegement - Österreichische Hochschüler

Starting 17.10.2025, the funds for Ressources for Initiatives and Student Engagement (Ressourcen für Initiativen & studentisches Engagement – RISE) is open for applications. The RISE-funds replaces the former coalition body funds (KG-Fördertopf).

Please review the following documents before submitting the application. You can clarify any questions beforehand with the Economic Affairs Department.

– the guidelines
– the political self-image
– the rules of procedure
– the cost plan

Once you have sent the form, you will receive a confirmation of receipt.

Project name

First name and last name of the applicant

Street and house number

Postal code

Location

Phone

E-mail (Please check the e-mail address carefully. This is used for further communication and you will also receive the confirmation of receipt of the form on this address).

University

Field of study

ID number (matriculation number or other study-specific identification number)

additionalStaff

external content

Other project staff - Are there other project staff?

Yes I have read the guidelines.

Step

Do the applicant(s) match the account holder(s)?

Account holder

IBAN

Justification:

If the account holder is different from the applicant, the applicant must provide a written justification. If an association or legal entity has been specified as the account holder, proof (excerpt from the register of associations, etc.) must be attached and a brief description provided.

Proof

Subject of the project (e.g. study, event, etc.)

Methods of implementation of the project, project organization, etc.

Target group

Expected number of participants (Please enter an exact number)

Comprehensive written description to include the following: Relevance to students, Reason for undertaking the project, Objectives of the project, Expected outcomes.

Start

End

Schedule Description:
Presentation of the work concept, project phases, project completion

Step

Revenue

Expenditures

Cost plan - Please use the sample file cost plan here

More information

Requested funding (max. EUR 4,000)