COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support

Last updated: 21.7.2025
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This program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP) - COSME, aims to support the recovery and enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the European tourism ecosystem. It focuses on driving the digital and green transformation of tourism Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and sustainability principles. The initiative provides financial support to third parties via consortia of relevant tourism industry stakeholders.

Who is Funded

This section outlines who is eligible to apply for funding under the COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support program, detailing the types of organizations, geographical scope, and overarching objectives for beneficiaries.

What is Funded

This section details the types of projects, thematic areas, and activities supported by the funding program. It also clarifies eligible and excluded costs, and the typical developmental stage of projects targeted.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial characteristics of the program, including the type of funding instrument used, the financial amounts available for projects and third parties, and the typical duration for funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This section details the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must adhere to throughout the application process and project implementation, covering submission requirements, consortium structures, and financial management.

Application Procedure

This section provides a clear guide through the application process for the COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support program, covering submission steps, required documentation, and the evaluation criteria used for selection.

This section identifies the fundamental legal and official documents that underpin and govern the COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support funding program, ensuring transparency and legal compliance.

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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

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

EU Member States, EEA countries, and countries in ongoing negotiations for association to the Single Market Programme, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.

Sectors

Sectors:

Tourism, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Tourism

Application Type

Application Type:

Consortium Required

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Product Development, Process Optimization, Capacity Building, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

European Union

Funding Body:

European Commission

Managed By:

EISMEA

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