Unlock Your Craft's Potential
with CRAFT-TOUR Grants
€5,000 lump-sum funding + free mentoring for artisans & SMEs.
Open soon across Italy, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Finland, Estonia.
Turn tradition into tomorrow’s tourism success.
What is it About?
This is your chance to secure straightforward funding and hands-on support from CRAFT-TOUR, an EU-backed project reviving traditional crafts through tourism. We’re looking for innovative project proposals from professional craftspeople and artisanal SMEs (max 5 employees) to develop new or improve traditional products and marketing strategies.
Each selected project receives a €5,000 lump-sum grant (100% funding rate), plus free tailored mentoring and access to a European collaboration network.
National Business Support Organisations (BSOs) in Italy, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Finland, and Estonia guide you every step, from application to implementation.
Deadline: 15 May 2026, 12:00 CET
Who Should Apply?
We're targeting makers in partner countries who want to blend heritage skills with modern tools like digital sales or sustainable tweaks. Whether you're eyeing product upgrades, online reach, or tourism tie-ins, apply if your idea fits our focus on craft innovation.
For Professional Craftspeople:
Passionate professional craftspeople—potters, violin makers, weavers, jewellers, woodcarvers, and more. If you work in traditional crafts like saffron processing (Greece), alabaster carving (Italy), wooden toys (Spain), ceramics (Bulgaria), metalwork (Finland), or heritage knitwear (Estonia), this call is for you. Bring your skills to new markets and visitors.
Artisanal SMEs (Micro/Small Businesses):
Micro/small artisanal businesses (max 5 employees) specialising in heritage crafts. Whether you’re a workshop making bells (Greece), marble products (Italy), games/toys (Spain), rose oil crafts (Bulgaria), leather/textiles (Finland), or basketry/jewellery (Estonia), get support to innovate, digitalise, and link with tourism.
Eligible Countries
- Italy – National level
- Greece – National level
- Bulgaria- National level
- Finland – National level
- Spain – National level
- Estonia – National level
What You’ll Learn & Get
Overall package
For Professional Craftspeople
You’ll get hands-on guidance, innovation and digital skills training, a dedicated local mentor, and access to our European network via the digital platform.
For Artisanal SMEs
You'll get tailored team guidance, digital and market skills training, dedicated mentoring to scale operations, and access to our European network via the digital platform.
Hands-on skills training to innovate your craft—product improvements, sustainable materials, digital sales tools (e-commerce, AR demos). Free expert mentoring from your local BSO. Access to the digital platform for tourism partners and peer sharing. Project promotion across Europe.
€5,000 lump-sum grant (100% funded, no out-of-pocket costs)—70% upfront after kick-off, 30% on completion. Covers your full 12-month project starting August 2026.
Apply Today!Skills training for team projects—e-commerce integration, AR storytelling, market expansion, tourism collaborations. Free tailored mentoring to scale operations. European network for B2B matchmaking. Targeted promotion for wider reach.
€5,000 lump-sum grant (100% funded, no out-of-pocket costs)—70% upfront after kick-off, 30% on completion. Covers your full 12-month project starting August 2026.
Apply Today!Benefits of the Call
Secure immediate funding to trial ideas without financial risk, gain expert mentoring to build lasting skills, join a pan-European network for collaborations and exposure, and position your craft at the heart of tourism growth—boosting sales, resilience, and pride in your traditions.
Secure Funding, Zero Risk
Expert Mentoring
Pan-European Network
Tourism Growth
Timeline
- Call opens: 15 April 2026
- Deadline: 15 May 2026, 12:00 CET
- Evaluation: June 2026
- Results & contracts: July 2026
- Projects start: August 2026 (12 months)
- Progress report: January 2027
- Final report: July 2027
Your Local Business Support Organisation
Get free advice and support from your national BSO. Contact them with questions about eligibility, your project idea, or the application process. Questions accepted up to 5 days before deadline.
🇬🇷 Greece
Chamber of Commerce of Kozani
Email: chambers@otenet.gr
🇪🇸 Spain
CEIV – Cluster Empresas Innovadoras Valle del Juguete
Email: alvaro@clustervalle.es
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
Sofia Development Association
Email: office@sofia-da.eu
🇫🇮 Finland
Modus
Email: basso@nic.fi
🇪🇪 Estonia
Innoquest Ou
Email: office@innoquest.world
🇮🇹 Italy
North-West Tuscany Chamber of Commerce
Email: turismo@tno.camcom.it
Cremona Mantua Pavia Chamber of Commerce
Email: donelli@cmp.camcom.it
Application Documents – Download & Prepare
Read the full guidelines and download all the required templates. Application Form – Annex I A, Budget – Annex I B, and Declaration of Honour – Annex II are mandatory for submission. Others provided for selected projects. Complete in English using templates exactly—no changes.
Call Guidelines (Read first)
Call Guidelines (Read first)
Complete call rules, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and timeline. Read this first!
Annex I A – Application Form
Annex I A – Application Form
Your project details: activities, outputs, expected results, timeline.
Annex I B – Budget (in EUR)
Annex II – Declaration of Honour
Annex II – Declaration of Honour
Confirm eligibility, commitments, de minimis compliance. Sign & upload.
Annex III – Model Sub-Grant Agreement
Annex III – Model Sub-Grant Agreement
Contract template for selected projects (reference only for application).
Annex IV – Bank Account Information
Annex IV – Bank Account Information
For selected projects (submit after award notification).
Annex V – Model of Progress Report
Annex V – Model of Progress Report
Reporting template for grant monitoring (provided for reference).
Questions? Contact your local BSO (above). Deadline: 15 May 2026, 12:00 CET.
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
How much funding can I get?
A €5,000 lump sum per project, paid in two tranches (70% pre-financing, 30% after the final report).
Is there a fee to apply?
No—it’s free for selected projects, covering 100% of agreed costs.
What if I'm not in a partner country?
Eligibility is limited to Italy, Greece, Spain, Bulgaria, Finland, and Estonia—national level.
Do I need co-financing?
Encouraged but not mandatory.
What happens after selection?
Sign a simple sub-grant agreement, get assigned a BSO mentor, and start your 12-month project with platform access.
How do I contact them for questions?
Email your national BSO (details in Call Guide) up to 10 days before the deadline.
Will my data be public?
Yes, project details and SME names will be shared on our site and with the EU for transparency.
Full guidelines?
Download the Call Guide, forms, and templates from the application portal.
Register today!
Applicants are obliged to use the templates provided above as Annexes of the present Call without any alterations. On receipt of each application, applicants will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt via email registered at application stage.
Tell Us Who You Are:
Contact / Help
We would love to hear from you!
For any enquiries related to the project, you can reach us at: info@craft-tour.eu
