Support for Tourism Development Projects (Excluding Accommodation)
Aid for tourism development projects (excluding accommodation) — Support operators in their efforts and projects to adapt to customer demand, support the organisation of major tourism events that directly contribute to the region’s tourist appeal, and support the creation of new tourism facilities, services and products accessible to all, building on the region’s main tourism assets. Amount and criteria to be checked with the funder.
The “Aid for tourism development projects (excluding accommodation)” aims to support operators in their efforts and projects to adapt to customer demand, support the organisation of major tourism events that directly contribute to the region’s tourist appeal, and support the creation of new tourism facilities, services and products accessible to all, building on the region’s main tourism assets. The scheme falls within the field of tourism and accommodation. This page brings together the information available in the catalogue; it must be compared with the official rules in force before any decision.
Funded by Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: • Very small businesses and SMEs whatever their status, excluding micro-enterprises; SCIs, associations, foundations, cooperatives (SCIC, SCOP), local authorities and public bodies • Exceptionally, for heritage sites only: private owner-operators, directly or via an SCI • Eligible sectors: • soft touring (cycling, walking and riding); • art de vivre (food, wine and lifestyle); • heritage tourism, visitor sites (châteaux, parks and gardens, museums, etc.) and know-how (crafts and company visits); • outdoor activities, nature and river tourism. Check in the official rules the legal forms, business sizes, locations and any exclusions.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: The detailed information must be confirmed in the scheme’s official documentation. This list is not legal confirmation. Check in particular the eligibility conditions, combination rules and any obligation to apply before the project starts.
What the scheme covers
Purpose and operations associated with the scheme: • Study assignment • Equipment and services in a sector identified by the Regional Council. Only costs expressly provided for in the rules in force can be considered eligible.
Amount and funding terms
Study assignment: grant at a maximum rate of 80% of the cost of the study, capped at €6,000. Equipment and services in one of the sectors listed: grant at a maximum rate of 30% of the eligible cost (minimum costs: €15,000), capped at €50,000. For traditional Loire boating, grant at a maximum rate of 30% of the eligible cost (minimum costs: €15,000), capped at €20,000. The amounts, rates, caps, combination rules and costs accepted must be confirmed in the official rules in force.
How to apply
To prepare an application for the “Aid for tourism development projects (excluding accommodation)”: 1. Check that the applicant, the activity and the area match the official criteria. 2. Describe the project and draw up a detailed budget. 3. Gather the required administrative, financial and technical documents. 4. Confirm with the funder the timetable, the application channel and whether you must apply before any commitment. 5. Keep proof of submission and wait for the written decision before considering the aid secured.
Timeline
No reliable deadline can be confirmed from this page alone. No end date is recorded in the source catalogue. Check whether the scheme works on a rolling basis, through collection dates or calls for projects, and check the cost eligibility period before applying.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 80%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Centre-Val de Loire
Frequently asked questions
Who is the aid for tourism development projects (excluding accommodation) for?
The catalogue mentions: very small businesses and SMEs whatever their status, excluding micro-enterprises; SCIs, associations, foundations, cooperatives (SCIC, SCOP), local authorities and public bodies; exceptionally, for heritage sites only, private owner-operators directly or via an SCI. Eligible sectors: soft touring; art de vivre; heritage tourism, visitor sites and know-how; outdoor activities, nature and river tourism. Eligibility must be checked in the official rules in force.
What amount can be obtained?
Study assignment: grant at a maximum rate of 80% of the cost of the study, capped at €6,000. Equipment and services in one of the sectors listed: grant at a maximum rate of 30% of the eligible cost (minimum costs: €15,000), capped at €50,000. For traditional Loire boating, grant at a maximum rate of 30% of the eligible cost (minimum costs: €15,000), capped at €20,000. Confirm the rates, caps, eligible costs and combination rules with the funder.
When should the application be submitted?
The timetable and the prior application rule must be confirmed with the funder. As a precaution, do not commit costs before checking the applicable rules.
Has the information on this page been confirmed?
Not yet. This page is an editorial summary of the data available in the catalogue; the official sources and criteria in force remain to be checked.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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