COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support

Last updated: 21.7.2025
Grant

This EU funding program, "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" (SMP-COSME-2021-TOURSME-01), aims to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). It uniquely supports their digital and green transformation, fostering innovation and enhanced cooperation across the tourism value chain, thereby contributing to the sector's post-pandemic recovery.

Who is Funded

This section details the eligible entities, geographical scope, and overarching objectives of the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program. It focuses on supporting a diverse range of organizations and individuals contributing to the sustainable and digital transformation of the tourism sector across the European Union and associated countries.

What is Funded

This section outlines the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, along with details on covered and excluded costs and the typical project development stage. The focus is on innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the tourism sector's competitiveness and resilience.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section provides a clear overview of the financial assistance available under the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, detailing the type of financial instrument, funding amounts, co-financing rates, and typical project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential conditions, regulations, and stipulations that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to when participating in the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, ensuring compliance and effective project execution.

Application Procedure

This section outlines the key steps and requirements for the application process for the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, from preparing and submitting proposals to the evaluation and selection of projects.

This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents governing the "COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support" program, providing insight into its legitimacy and operational framework.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 10,000 €

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

12,420,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

02.03.2022

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden), and countries in ongoing negotiations for association to the Single Market Programme (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey).

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development, Cultural Institutions, Agriculture and Agribusiness

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Tourism, Hospitality, SMEs, Agriculture, forestry & fishing

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Implementation, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Additional Partners:

Business Support Organisations (BSO), Destination Management Organisations (DMO)

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