02.2 Public Policies and Access to Funding

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.