COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This program, titled 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' (SMP-COSME-2021-TOURSME-01), aims to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism SMEs. It promotes their digital and green transformation, fosters innovation, and enhances sustainability across the tourism value chain, thereby supporting the sector's recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

Who is Funded: Eligibility and Objectives

This section outlines the eligibility criteria for applicants and the overall objectives of the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program. It specifies who can apply, the geographical scope of the funded activities, and the strategic goals the program aims to achieve, focusing on strengthening the tourism ecosystem and supporting SMEs in their transformation journeys.

What is Funded: Project Focus and Costs

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities eligible for funding under the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program. It clarifies which costs are covered and highlights the developmental stages of projects that the program aims to support.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial parameters of the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program, detailing the nature of the financial assistance, funding amounts, and typical project durations.

Conditions and Requirements

This section outlines the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to within the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program. It covers terms related to application submission, consortium formation, budgetary stipulations, and other key provisions.

Application Procedure

This section provides guidance on the application process for the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program, detailing the steps for proposal submission, the evaluation criteria, and how funding decisions are made and communicated.

This section clarifies the legal framework underpinning the 'COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support' program, identifying the foundational legal acts and regulations that govern its establishment and operation, and how official texts can be accessed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

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:

EU countries, EEA countries, and countries in ongoing negotiations for association to the Single Market Programme (e.g., Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey)

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Renewable Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Cultural Institutions, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Tourism, SMEs

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Process Optimization, 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:

No additional partners mentioned, only consortium partners and third parties.

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