Support for River and Waterway Tourism Development
Amount or type of support: Grant of: up to €30,000 for opportunity and feasibility studies and pre-works studies (maximum aid rate 50%); up to €300,000 for investments and fit-out to develop marinas for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €200,000 for investments and fit-out to develop river stops, bases and nautical relays for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €250,000 for public or private economic projects linked to tourism development (aid rate 20%). Operations covered: Opportunity, feasibility and preliminary design studies for investment projects included in the canal contract; tourism investments and fit-out of river and riverside infrastructure. To check before applying: The project must concern river/riverside tourism infrastructure or activity located on an eligible canal or waterway, or in its immediate vicinity within a maximum radius of 5 km. For canals with a canal contract, the project must be included in it and approved beforehand. The scheme distinguishes studies, tourism development investments and public or private economic projects generating turnover. For major redevelopment of a port, river stop or nautical relay with works of €300,000 or more, the Region requires a “Pavillon bleu” or “Ports propres” label. Projects are identified as part of the canal contracts.
Supporting river/riverside tourism development projects identified when drawing up canal contracts, with a view to promoting sustainable tourism that is close to nature and connected to its heritage. Audience concerned: Local authorities; public bodies; associations; legal entities and private companies providing services for river and riverside tourism. Area concerned: territorial aid.
Funded by Région Grand Est
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Who can apply
Local authorities; public bodies; associations; legal entities and private companies providing services for river and riverside tourism.
Eligibility conditions
The project must concern river/riverside tourism infrastructure or activity located on an eligible canal or waterway, or in its immediate vicinity within a maximum radius of 5 km. For canals with a canal contract, the project must be included in it and approved beforehand. The scheme distinguishes studies, tourism development investments and public or private economic projects generating turnover. For major redevelopment of a port, river stop or nautical relay with works of €300,000 or more, the Region requires a “Pavillon bleu” or “Ports propres” label. Projects are identified as part of the canal contracts.
What the scheme covers
Opportunity, feasibility and preliminary design studies for investment projects included in the canal contract; tourism investments and fit-out of river and riverside infrastructure; public or private economic projects developing riverside tourism on and in the immediate surroundings of eligible canals and waterways (Canal des Ardennes, Canal de la Meuse, Canal des Vosges, southern branch of the Rhône-Rhine Canal, decommissioned Rhône-Rhine Canal).
Amount and funding terms
Grant of: up to €30,000 for opportunity and feasibility studies and pre-works studies (maximum aid rate 50%); up to €300,000 for investments and fit-out to develop marinas for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €200,000 for investments and fit-out to develop river stops, bases and nautical relays for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €250,000 for public or private economic projects linked to tourism development (aid rate 20%). Additional aid can be requested from European funds under the ERDF Operational Programme.
How to apply
1. Check that the site is on an eligible waterway or within the maximum 5 km radius. 2. Contact the Tourism Directorate to check that the project is included in the canal contract and identified in advance. 3. Distinguish studies, infrastructure investments and the costs of an economic project generating turnover. 4. Prepare the quotes, timetable, tourism benefits and environmental commitments; for major works of €300,000 or more on a port or relay concerned, check the labelling requirement. 5. Ask for confirmation of the rates and caps before applying.
Timeline
The regional page presents the scheme as aid in force and refers to the canal contracts for identifying projects. No individual deadline is given in the information consulted. Contact the Tourism Directorate and check that the project is included in the canal contract beforehand.
Key facts
- Funder
- Région Grand Est
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €300,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Grand Est
Frequently asked questions
Which projects can this aid match?
Opportunity, feasibility and preliminary design studies for investment projects included in the canal contract; tourism investments and fit-out of river and riverside infrastructure; public or private economic projects developing riverside tourism on and in the immediate surroundings of eligible canals and waterways (Canal des Ardennes, Canal de la Meuse, Canal des Vosges, southern branch of the Rhône-Rhine Canal, decommissioned Rhône-Rhine Canal).
Who can benefit?
Local authorities; public bodies; associations; legal entities and private companies providing services for river and riverside tourism.
What amount and timetable should I plan for?
Grant of: up to €30,000 for opportunity and feasibility studies and pre-works studies (maximum aid rate 50%); up to €300,000 for investments and fit-out to develop marinas for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €200,000 for investments and fit-out to develop river stops, bases and nautical relays for tourism (aid rate 50%); up to €250,000 for public or private economic projects linked to tourism development (aid rate 20%). The end date and status must be confirmed in the official information.
Official source
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