COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support
This program, part of the Single Market Programme (SMP), aims to bolster the European tourism ecosystem's resilience and competitiveness. It specifically targets the recovery of tourism SMEs from the COVID-19 crisis by accelerating their digital and green transformation, fostering innovation, and enhancing overall sustainability and quality across the tourism value chain.
Who is Funded
The program is designed to fund consortia of diverse tourism industry stakeholders, including business support and destination management organizations, who will in turn provide crucial support to tourism SMEs across eligible European and associated countries. The overarching goal is to drive sustainable growth and recovery within the sector.
What is Funded
This funding program supports projects focused on the sustainable and digital transformation of the tourism sector. It delineates specific eligible sectors and activities, clarifies which costs are covered, and targets projects aimed at enhancing market readiness and operational efficiency.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section outlines the financial mechanisms and scope of support, including the types of financial instruments, specific funding amounts, co-financing rates, and the expected duration for funded projects.
Conditions and Requirements
Key operational and administrative stipulations for participants are detailed, covering application rules, consortium formation, state aid compliance, budget structuring, and other crucial provisions to ensure adherence to program guidelines.
Application Procedure
This section outlines the process for submitting proposals, from required documentation and templates to evaluation procedures and where to seek support for the application.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the foundational legal instruments that authorize and govern the funding program, ensuring transparency and adherence to European regulatory frameworks.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
10,000 € (per SME receiving financial support)
Allocated Budget:
12,420,000 €
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
European Union (EU Member States), and countries with ongoing negotiations for association agreements with the Single Market Programme, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.
Sectors:
Tourism, Service Sector, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Agriculture and Agribusiness
Beneficiaries:
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Capacity Building, Process Optimization, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Union
Managed By:
European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)
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