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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Funding Toolkit - Main Page

Understanding EU Funding & Programmes

  1. What is EU funding, and what is it for?
  2. What is the difference between EU funds and national funding schemes?
  3. What is the difference between direct and shared management funds?
  4. What is the difference between grants, financial instruments and loans?
  5. Is there EU micro-funding for SMEs?

Programming Periods & Frameworks

  1. What is a programming period (e.g. 2021–2027)?
  2. Can a project be funded under more than one programming period?

Tourism & SME Eligibility

  1. Are tourism SMEs eligible for EU funding?
  2. How do I know if my SME meets the eligibility criteria?
  3. Are micro-enterprises also eligible?
  4. As a tourism SME, which priorities should my project fit into to be relevant for EU funding?
  5. Are there EU calls specifically for my type of tourism business (e.g., cultural tourism, rural tourism, hospitality, events, nature tourism)?
  6. Can tourism-related stakeholders be eligible even if the call is not explicitly “tourism-focused”?
  7. Can non tourism companies be eligible for funding under tourism related calls?
  8. Can organisations from outside the EU participate in EU-funded projects?

 

Application Process

  1. What are the main steps in applying for EU funding?
  2. Do I need to register my organisation before applying?
  3. Can I apply as a single applicant?
  4. What factors increase the chances of success in EU funding applications?
  5. How do I register on the Funding & Tenders Portal and obtain a PIC number?

 

Partnerships & Cross-Border Cooperation

  1. How do I find partners from other EU countries?
  2. How can I use the EU Funding & Tenders Portal to find project partners?
  3. What are the minimum requirements for forming a consortium?
  4. Can partners outside the EU participate?

 

Documentation & Requirements

  1. What documents are usually required when applying?
  2. Do I need to provide proof of SME status?

Budget, Financial Instruments & Co-financing

  1. What is co-financing?
  2. Can I combine EU funding with national or regional schemes?

 

Evaluation & Selection Process

  1. How are proposals evaluated?
  2. Who evaluates my proposal?
  3. How long does evaluation take?

Using the Funding Guide & Tools

  1. Where can I quickly see all the open EU calls that could fund a tourism SME like mine?
  2. What is the EU Funding Guide and how can it help me?

 

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