Funding calls

03 June 2025

Funding call for sustainability certifications in the Italian tourism sector

Ecotourism

Funding and support measures

Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

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31/12/2025

The Italian Ministry of Tourism is offering up to EUR 2,000 in funding for tourism businesses in Italy to obtain or maintain recognised sustainability certifications.

31/12/2025

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Ministry of Tourism of Italy

Topics

Geographical descriptors

Italy

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Specific types of tourism
- Ecotourism

Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
- Funding and support measures
- Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

Business activities
- Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
- Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
- Air passenger transport
- Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
- Events catering and other food services
- Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
- Gardens and nature reserves activities
- Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
- Hotel and similar accommodation
- Mobile beverage services
- Mobile food services
- Museums
- Operation of historical sites
- Other
- Other accommodation
- Other amusement and recreation activities
- Other food and beverage services
- Other holiday reservation services
- Other tourism transportation activities
- Rail Passenger transport
- Recreational and sport activities
- Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
- Road passenger transport
- Tour operator activities
- Travel agency activities
- Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

The Italian Ministry of Tourism has announced a funding call supporting sustainability in the Italian tourism sector through Public Notice No. 2. It aims to encourage tourism businesses to adopt or maintain environmental certifications such as EMAS, EU Ecolabel, and various ISO standards, promoting eco-friendly practices and competitiveness.Eligible entities include tourism-related businesses operating in Italy. Each applicant may receive up to EUR 2,000 to cover costs related to obtaining, renewing, or maintaining recognised sustainability certifications. Applications must be submitted digitally via the Ministry’s platform by 31 December 2025 (The original piece available only in Italian).

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