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 COSME), aimed to bolster the resilience and competitiveness of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This initiative focused on driving digital and green transformations, fostering innovation, and enhancing sustainability across the tourism value chain, particularly in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Who is Funded
This section outlines the types of entities and individuals eligible for funding, the geographical areas where projects can be implemented, and the overarching strategic goals the program aims to achieve.
What is Funded
This section details the specific types of projects, thematic areas, and activities that are eligible for funding under the program. It also clarifies which costs are covered and the typical developmental stage of supported projects, including any exclusions.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial mechanisms and scale of support offered by the program, including the types of financial instruments, the available funding amounts, applicable co-financing rates, and the expected duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
This section details the crucial rules, regulations, and specific criteria that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application and project implementation phases. It covers various aspects from submission requirements to financial stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the step-by-step process for preparing and submitting a funding application, details the evaluation and selection mechanisms, and explains how applicants are informed about funding decisions.
Legal Basis
This section identifies the foundational legal and official documents that authorize and govern the funding program, providing insight into its mandate and the broader regulatory framework within which it operates.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
Up to 10,000 € per SME (for financial support to third parties); main project activities are co-funded at 90%.
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Deadline:
02.03.2022
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries in ongoing negotiations for association with the Single Market Programme (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey).
Sectors:
Tourism, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Tourism
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
EISMEA
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