COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support
The 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program is an EU grant initiative under the Single Market Programme (SMP) - COSME. It aims to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of European tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) by fostering sustainable practices, innovation, and digital transformation, driving recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
Who is Funded
This section details the eligibility criteria for applicants, outlining who can apply, the types of entities required in a consortium, and the geographical scope where project activities and beneficiary SMEs must be located. It also highlights the overarching goals the program seeks to achieve within the European tourism sector.
What is Funded
This section outlines the eligible types of projects, the thematic areas supported, and specific activities that can receive funding. It also clarifies which costs are eligible for reimbursement and the typical developmental stage of projects targeted by the program, emphasizing support for digital and green transformation in tourism.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the financial mechanisms and limits of the funding program, including the type of financial support offered, the maximum amounts available, and the typical duration of funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines the essential rules and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers application terms, consortium collaboration rules, and specific financial stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the structured process for submitting proposals, including required documentation and how funding decisions are made. It also provides information on resources available to applicants.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that establish and govern the program, highlighting the legal framework under which it operates.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Deadline:
02.03.2022
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries associated with or in negotiation for the Single Market Programme (SMP), including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. Supported SMEs must be established in any of these eligible countries, and proposals must ensure a balanced number of supported tourism SMEs per country.
Sectors:
Tourism, Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Tourism SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
EISMEA
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