Using the Funding Guide & Tools

• Start with the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for EU-level calls (you can search by keywords and filter by ‘open’). For tourism-specific networking and opportunities, also look at the Transition Pathways for Tourism (T4T) platform. For shared-management funding, check your national or regional managing authority portals.

• For a step-by-step approach and curated tourism-relevant programmes, consult the EU funding guide (forthcoming), which will consolidate the most relevant funding lines and practical application tips.

Useful links:
• EU Funding Guide
• EU Funding & Tenders Portal
 

More information:

1. The EU Funding & Tenders Portal: This is the European Commission’s central platform where most EU programmes publish calls and manage applications. It includes call pages, templates, guidance documents, and (for many calls) a partner-search function. How to use it easily?

   • search by keywords (e.g., “tourism”, “SME”, “heritage”, “digital”, “sustainable”, “destination”)
   • filter by programme and status (open/closed)
   • open the call page and read the eligibility + funding rate + required documents

2. The T4T platform (Transition Pathways for Tourism): This is a dedicated EU space for the tourism ecosystem to connect, follow policy priorities, and spot collaboration opportunities that are specifically tourism focused. It is particularly useful for networking and early-stage matchmaking around tourism transition themes.

The EU Funding Guide is a practical overview of the main funding options, basic concepts, and how to navigate calls. For tourism SMEs, it helps you understand where to look, what terms to search for, and how to compare opportunities before you invest time in an application.

EU Funding Guide: Guide on EU funding for tourism - Mobility and Transport