Objective

To help participants match tourism project ideas with the most appropriate funding instruments.

Instructions

Participants work in groups.

  1. Read the project scenarios provided.
  2. Identify:
    • Project objectives
    • Scale of intervention
    • Stakeholders involved
  3. Select the most appropriate funding instrument:
    • Public grant
    • Structural fund
    • Interregional programme
    • Public–private partnership
    • Green finance mechanism
  4. Justify your decision.
  5. Present your proposal logic.

Example Scenario

“A coastal destination wants to restore wetlands, create eco-trails, and implement visitor monitoring systems.”

Expected Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

  • Understand differences between funding instruments.
  • Apply proposal development logic.
  • Improve strategic funding literacy.
  • Strengthen collaborative planning skills.