Recovery of coastal and maritime tourism in the Western Mediterranean

Last updated: 18.7.2025
Grant

This funding program, under the EMFAF-2021-PIA-FLAGSHIP call, focused on the recovery of coastal and maritime tourism in the Western Mediterranean. It aimed to boost the sector's competitiveness and sustainability by fostering innovation, ecotourism, and digitalisation, while preserving the region's marine and cultural heritage. The call has since closed, with evaluation results communicated in May 2022.

Who is Funded

This section summarizes the key criteria for eligibility, including the types of entities and organizations that can receive funding, the specific geographical regions where projects must be implemented, and the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve.

What is Funded

This section details the specific types of projects and thematic areas that received funding, outlining the eligible sectors, the developmental stages of supported initiatives, and the general scope of activities envisioned.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides information on the financial support offered, including the type of financial instrument used and the total budget allocated to this specific call topic.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries needed to adhere to, covering various aspects from application terms to collaboration requirements and budget stipulations.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the procedural steps for applying to the program, including how applications were submitted, the evaluation process, and the timeline for results.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European Union regulations.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

1,716,293 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

1,716,293 €

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Western Mediterranean (sea basin level), involving EU and non-EU Western Mediterranean countries.

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Capacity Building, Policy Development, Awareness Campaigns, Monitoring

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA)

Additional Partners:

Governmental and other public bodies, trade associations, local government, businesses, citizen representatives, local communities, cultural associations, promotion agencies, tourism organisations and networks at Mediterranean and European level, regional tourism observatories, fora, clusters, task forces, and other ongoing projects.

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