COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support
The "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, under the Single Market Programme (SMP) - COSME strand, aimed to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative provided grants to foster sustainable tourism, innovation, and digital and green transformation across the European tourism ecosystem, supporting recovery efforts post-COVID-19.
Who is Funded: Eligible Applicants, Geographic Coverage, and Objectives
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the overall objectives of the funding program, focusing on supporting tourism SMEs and relevant stakeholder organizations across eligible European countries and beyond.
What is Funded: Sectors, Costs, and Project Stages
This section details the types of projects and activities eligible for funding, focusing on thematic areas, cost structures, and the developmental stages of supported initiatives within the tourism sector.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides an overview of the financial support mechanisms available, including the type of funding, specific amounts, and general project timelines.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to, covering application terms, consortium dynamics, and financial stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section guides applicants through the essential steps for preparing and submitting proposals, detailing documentation requirements and the evaluation process.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" funding program, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 10,000 € per SME (financial support to third parties). Total call budget: 12,420,000 €.
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Deadline:
02.03.2022
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU and EEA member states; countries associated with the Single Market Programme or in ongoing negotiations for an association agreement (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey)
Sectors:
Tourism, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Tourism
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency)
Additional Partners:
Enterprise Europe Network, IP Helpdesk
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