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), aims to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism SMEs. This initiative uniquely focuses on their digital and green transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing sustainability and quality across the tourism value chain through strategic consortia. It stands out by providing direct financial support to third-party SMEs, contributing significantly to the sector's post-COVID-19 recovery.
Who is Funded: Eligibility, Scope & Objectives
This section outlines the eligibility criteria for organizations seeking funding, the geographical scope of the program, and its core objectives. The program targets consortia capable of supporting the digital and green transition of tourism SMEs across a broad European and associated country landscape.
What is Funded: Project Scope & Eligible Costs
This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding, alongside guidelines on covered and excluded costs and the developmental stage of supported initiatives. The program focuses on empowering tourism SMEs through digital and green transitions.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section details the nature and extent of financial support available, including the types of financial instruments, maximum funding amounts, and typical project durations. The program provides grants with significant co-financing for eligible activities.
Conditions and Requirements
This section outlines essential conditions and requirements for applicants and beneficiaries, covering application terms, consortium rules, financial stipulations, and other critical provisions to ensure compliance and effective program implementation.
Application Procedure
This section provides a guide to the application process, detailing the submission steps, required documentation, and the evaluation channels. It emphasizes the importance of following specific templates and guidelines for a successful submission.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the fundamental legal framework and official documents that establish and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and accountability in its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000 €
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Cascade Funding
Region:
European Union, European Economic Area (EEA) countries, and countries with ongoing negotiations for association to the Single Market Programme, specifically Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.
Sectors:
Tourism, Service Sector, Creative Industries, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection
Beneficiaries:
Tourism SMEs
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Process Optimization, Scaling, Commercialization, Capacity Building, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
Additional Partners:
Various organizations including chambers of commerce (e.g., Chamber of Commerce of Murcia, Umbria Chamber), universities (e.g., Cappadocia University, Catholic University of Murcia), regional development agencies (e.g., Regional Development Agency Centru, Orta Karadeniz Kalkinma Ajansi), NGOs (e.g., TRAKDOSK, Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative), and private companies (e.g., Greenovations Fest- und Messeveranstaltungs GmbH, Sail Croatia D.O.O, GMT Hospitality Sociedade Unipessoal Lda).
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