COVID-19 Recovery Through Sustainable Tourism Growth and SME Support

Phase 1: MSMEs application and selection. Potential applicants will be supported by the ECOTOURS partners. Communication initiatives will be coordinated by the WP leader FCAT so as to reach relevant stakeholders. FAQ will be managed by ENOROS and regularly published integrating the call and interpretation of specific articles as the case may be. The evaluation procedure will be set using common standards and provisions in each Country. Harmonized reports are created by PRISM and managed by all partners. Phase 2: Project implementation Selected beneficiaries shall comply with the obligations set out in the Call Announcement and in the Grant Agreement. Beneficiaries must play an active role in the project by using their skills, experience, and good practice. The implementation of the projects’ activities is the sole responsibility of the beneficiary with the support of the project’s consortium. Throughout the Grant Agreement’s duration, the beneficiaries shall comply with the following: 1. Commit in implementing all the activities described in the section “what do we offer?” and get certified with a sustainability tool and method. 2. Accept and follow the articles, rules and requirements of the Call and the Grant Agreement. 3. May not transfer or assign directly or indirectly any portion of the support to other MSME’s, organisations or individuals. 4. Provide a contact person to manage the activities, manage all responsibilities arising from the Grant Agreement and lead the communication with the ECOTOURS consortium. 5. Provide any information requested by the ECOTOURS consortium for ensuring compliance with any written request or direction received from EISMEA concerning the proper implementation and management of the project.