Funding calls

19 June 2025

ARE launches new funding round for sustainable projects in Switzerland

Urban/city tourism

Funding and support measures

Governance of tourism destinations

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30/09/2025

The Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) has launched a funding programme to support innovative Swiss projects that advance the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on creating liveable and sustainable places during the 2025–2026 cycle.

30/09/2025

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Federal Office for Spatial Development ARE

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Geographical descriptors

Switzerland

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

Local Authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Specific types of tourism
- Urban/city tourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Funding and support measures
- Governance of tourism destinations
- Sustainable mobility

Business activities
- Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation
- Other accommodation
- Other tourism transportation activities
- Rail Passenger transport
- Road passenger transport

The Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) has launched the Sustainable Development Funding Programme (Förderprogramm Nachhaltige Entwicklung) to support innovative projects by public and private institutions across Switzerland. The programme aims to facilitate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the strategic priorities outlined in the Sustainable Development Strategy 2030 (SSD 2030).

The 2025–2026 funding cycle centres on the theme “Liveable and Sustainable Places,” with a particular focus on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Priority will be given to projects that, among other areas:

Promote local economic development or sustainable mobility
Enhance climate and landscape protection, biodiversity, and environmental design
Foster sustainable lifestyles, individual well-being, social cohesion, inclusion, and reduce regional disparities

Eligible applicants include public authorities (municipalities, public institutions), private organisations, and civil society groups based in Switzerland. The maximum funding amount is CHF 20,000, and federal contributions may not exceed 50% of the total project budget. Applicants must therefore secure co-financing through their own resources or third-party contributions.

Applications are open until 30 September 2025. For more information, please follow the link provided (The original piece available only in German).

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