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, aimed to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism SMEs. It focused on driving digital and green transformation, innovation, and sustainability across the European tourism ecosystem. The program notably included significant financial support channeled directly to third-party SMEs.
Who is Funded
The 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program targeted a diverse range of entities within the tourism sector across Europe and associated countries. It aimed to support consortia of organisations that could, in turn, provide direct financial and practical assistance to small and medium-sized tourism enterprises.
What is Funded
The program provided targeted support for projects focused on sustainable development and digital innovation within the tourism industry. It defined clear guidelines for eligible activities and costs, emphasizing direct financial assistance to tourism SMEs and strategic actions to enhance their resilience.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offered financial support predominantly as grants, providing substantial co-financing to enable transformative projects within the tourism sector. Projects typically had a fixed duration, with clear reporting requirements and a significant focus on financial support to third parties.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants and beneficiaries were subject to specific administrative, financial, and collaborative conditions designed to ensure effective project implementation and compliance with EU regulations. These covered aspects from application submission to budget management and partner collaboration.
Application Procedure
The application process for this call was single-stage, requiring a comprehensive proposal submission including detailed financial plans and team qualifications. The evaluation focused on compliance with call conditions and strategic alignment, with support documents available online to guide applicants.
Legal Basis
The funding program is firmly rooted in the legal framework of the European Union, specifically operating under the Single Market Programme, and adheres to broader EU financial regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000 € per SME (for financial support to third parties)
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries in ongoing negotiations for association with the Single Market Programme (including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey, subject to agreement before grant signature). Supported SMEs must be established in any of the eligible countries, with a balanced number of SMEs per country.
Sectors:
Tourism, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Tourism
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Process Optimization, Capacity Building, Market Introduction, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission (under the Single Market Programme)
Managed By:
EISMEA (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency)
Additional Partners:
Enterprise Europe Network, Intellectual Property Helpdesk
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