Funding for Tourism Development

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The state of Saxony-Anhalt offers financial support to strengthen and sustainably develop the tourism sector. The program specifically promotes projects in tourism marketing, digitalization, sustainability, and the establishment of tourism networks and regional associations to consolidate the state's competitive position.

Who is Funded

The funding program of the state of Saxony-Anhalt targets a wide range of stakeholders in the tourism sector who wish to implement projects for strengthening and sustainable development of tourism. The funding aims to improve the state's competitiveness in national and international tourism and to increase the recognition of Saxony-Anhalt.

What is Funded

The funding program supports a variety of projects and measures aimed at modernizing and increasing the attractiveness of tourism in Saxony-Anhalt. This includes marketing and digitalization initiatives, as well as projects promoting sustainability and strengthening tourism networks.

Type and Extent of Funding

The funding program for tourism development in Saxony-Anhalt offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The amount of funding varies depending on the type of applicant and the specific measure, with high funding rates and fixed maximum amounts set for regional tourism associations.

Conditions and Requirements

The granting of funding for tourism projects in Saxony-Anhalt is subject to specific requirements that concern both applicants and the projects themselves. These conditions ensure that the projects are in line with the state's strategic goals and are financially viable.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for funding tourism development in Saxony-Anhalt is designed in two stages and requires an early preliminary funding inquiry. Applications are processed by the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry, with funding granted at its discretion and within the limits of available budget funds.

The funding for tourism development in Saxony-Anhalt is based on a specific guideline and several budgetary legal bases of the state. These documents define the legal framework and conditions for the allocation of grants and ensure the correct processing of funding.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 90% of eligible expenses, up to 100% for measures by Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH. For regional tourism associations, up to 200,000 € annually. Minimum expenses: 10,000 €.

Deadline

Deadline:

June 30, 2025 (for regional tourism associations), October 30, 2025 (for other applicants)

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Environmental and Climate Protection, Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Market Introduction, Process Optimization, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt

Managed By:

Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry of Saxony-Anhalt

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