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Call for sustainable development projects – Switzerland

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19 June 2025

Call for sustainable development projects – Switzerland

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Bring your innovative ideas to life—apply now for up to CHF 20,000 in funding from ARE to create more liveable, inclusive, and sustainable places across Switzerland!

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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

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural 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

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The Federal Office for Spatial Development (ARE) invites public and private institutions across Switzerland to submit proposals for innovative projects that promote “Liveable and Sustainable Places.” Selected projects may receive up to CHF 20,000 in funding, covering up to 50% of the total project budget.

Eligible initiatives should address themes such as local economic development, sustainable mobility, biodiversity, individual well-being, social inclusion, and the reduction of regional disparities.

Application deadline: 30 September 2025

For full details and application guidelines, please follow the link.

#Destination management #Mobility #Biodiversity #Sustainable destinations #Green financing 

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