COASTOUR application form II

INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT

The information in this questionnaire will be shared with the members of the Evaluation Committee only for assessing the application.

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* 1. Name of the Micro or Small and Medium Enterprise:

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* 2. Number of full-time employees in 2022 (2023 if established in 2023):

Single choice question:

Self-employed

2 – 10

11 – 49

50 – 99

100 – 250

251+

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* 3. Annual turnover in 2022 in EUR (2023 expectations if established in 2023):

Single choice question:

< 100.000

100,000 – 500,000

500,000 – 1,000,000

1,000,000 – 10,000,000

10,000,000 – 50,000,000

50,000,000 <

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* 4. Company website and/or SoMe channel (If not available please write N/A):

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* 5. VAT number and Legal Registration number (if not the same):

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* 6. Address of the registered legal office:

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* 7. Country (tick off the box):

Denmark

Portugal

Italy

Slovenia

Lithuania

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* 8. Telephone number:

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* 9. E-mail:

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* 10. Email contact regarding this application form:

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* 11. Select sector(s) of activity (multiple choice option possible):

I5510 — Hotels and similar accommodation

I5520 — Holiday and other short-stay accommodation

I5530 — Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

I5610 — Restaurants and mobile food service activities

I5630 — Beverage serving activities

N7710 – Renting and leasing of motor vehicles

R93 – Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities

R91 - Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities

R90 - Creative, arts and entertainment activities

NACE division N79 — Travel agency, tour operator reservation service and related activities

H5010 — Sea and coastal passenger water transport

H5030 — Inland passenger water transport

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* 12. In which region and area is your company operating?

Please refer to Urban-rural typology and coastal zones’ definition employed in the context of the EU's maritime policy, i.e. zones or areas located on the coast or within 50 km from the coast in a straight line, as an asset to define.

https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cache/RCI/#?vis=urbanrural.urb_typology&lang=en

Predominantly rural regions:

Significantly rural regions / intermediate:

Predominantly urban regions:

Coastal zone

Area located more than 50 km from the coast in a straight line

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* 13. Provide contact information for the legal representative of the company:

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* 14. Position

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* 15. Phone number

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* 16. E-mail

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* 17. Contact person

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* 18. Position

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* 19. Phone number

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* 20. E-mail

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* 21. Brief presentation of the tourism SME (economic activity in tourism, mission and vision, main goals for the future and identification of existent challenges of the business):

Max 2000 characters with spaces

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* 22. Objectives and motivation in applying for the COASTOUR sustainability vouchers: (evaluation criteria 1)

Multiple choice question:

I want to develop sustainability strategy/ sustainable business model/ sustainable products/ sustainable services;

I want to apply for eco-label/ sustainability certification or similar;

I have capacity building needs for expert advice/support/trainings for employees on energy efficiency, resources consumption, circular solutions, waste management, ecodesign, green procurement, mobility and transport, social innovation;

I want to attend tourism brokerage event/trade fair/investor event/matchmaking event/ pitching event focusing on sustainable and digital tourism solutions and technology providers;

I need expert advice to support preparation and application process of patent applications, feasibility studies, prototyping, pilot testing, demonstrations and pitch preparation support, FTA documents, purchase and instalment of sustainability impact monitoring IT-systems or implementation of sustainable technology solutions.

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* 23. Explain your choice:

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* 24. Have you applied, or received funding, under another EU program related to the sustainability performance of your business?

You can not receive funding from this call for activities already funded by other EU programme.

Yes

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* 25. If yes, please describe in details:

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* 26. Please select the services/activities you want to be funded through the COASTOUR sustainability vouchers (you may select more than one of the below-listed activities. If the cost of the action exceeds €9,000, then any extra costs will be co-financed by you, while the grant amount cannot exceed €9,000)

Preparation, application and audit fees for sustainability certification schemes (such as EU Ecolabel, EMAS, etc)

External expert trainings and capacity building of tourism SME on broad range of topics within green and digital transition, such as energy efficiency, resources consumption, circular solutions, waste management, water management, eco-design, green procurement, mobility and transport, social innovation;

Costs of travel expenses to tourism relevant brokerage/matchmaking/pitching/investor events focusing on sustainable and digital tourism solutions and technology providers addressing organisational challenges identified;

External expert support for preparation and application process of patent applications, feasibility studies, prototyping, pilot testing, demonstrations and pitch preparation support, FTA documents, IT-systems.

Purchase, instalment and use of sustainability impact monitoring IT equipment, such as water consumption meters, smart waste scales, tablets and other smart communication tools to encourage guests for sustainable behaviour

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* 27. Please explain activities selected and how the activities/services you selected will help your business accomplish the overall objectives of your company? Ensure compatibility with your budget and describe benefits expected in the result of implementation. (evaluation criteria 2).

Max 2000 characters with spaces

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* 28. What positive long-term impact do you expect as a result of the implementation of these initiatives to have on the local community? (evaluation criteria 3)

Multiple choice question:

More sustainable tourism offers for local community

Capacity building within sustainable practices locally

Mutual sustainability activities/campaigns with local community

Economic Growth: Sustainable tourism can stimulate the local economy by creating job opportunities, supporting local businesses, and attracting sustainable investment

Cultural Preservation, leading to a stronger sense of identity among community members

Preservation of natural resources, ecosystems, and biodiversity in the area, through sustainable tourism behavior

Community engagement and empowerment, ensuring that local residents actively participate in and benefit from tourism-related activities

Education, skill development, and training for local residents

Positive relationships and interactions between locals and visitors, promoting mutual understanding and cultural exchange

Sense of pride and community spirit among residents, as they witness the positive impacts of responsible tourism on their surroundings, contributing to quality of life

Other (please specify)

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* 29. How do you intend to sustain the results and impact of the services funded after the grant? (evaluation criteria 4)

Multiple choice question:

I will apply for/renew sustainability certifications

I will undertake activities to protect the environment

I will improve the sustainability capacity of my staff and volunteers

I will continue measuring the CO2 footprint of my company

I will engage and encourage key stakeholders, subcontractors, and/or clients toward more sustainable behavior

I will collaborate with the local community on mutual sustainable activities

Other (please specify)

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* 30. Are you open to sharing non-confidential parts of your sustainability practices and progress achieved through COASTOUR sustainability voucher with other tourism businesses and stakeholders to inspire industry-wide change?:

Yes

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* 31. Sustainability Vouchers Implementation Commitment. By checking the boxes below, I confirm that my tourism business is committed to fully undergo all steps of the funded services, provide necessary documentation, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability – (please tick off as many as applicable (evaluation criteria 5).

We are committed to implementing sustainable practices and initiatives in our business operations;

We understand and are dedicated to involve needed human resources for implementation of the funded services, involving a comprehensive assessment of our current practices and identification of areas for improvement, at least before and after the implementation of the funded services;

We understand that we will collaborate with experts and consultants provided through the funded services to develop a tailored sustainability plan and build our organisational capacity;

We will register, use and provide feedback on the COASTOUR self-assessment sustainability tool;

We are committed in implementing the recommendations and actions outlined in the sustainability plan developed through the funded services;

We will provide progress updates, reports and financial report as required by the funding organisation (local implementing agency) to track the implementation and impact of the sustainability initiatives.

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* 32. Is there any other relevant information you would like to share with us to support your application, such as previous experience or initiatives related to sustainable practices in the tourism industry? If relevant, please list previous participation in sustainability seminars/trainings, capacity building workshops, steps taken or past attempts to acquire environmental management/sustainability certification, etc.

Max 2000 characters with spaces

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* 33. Please upload in PDF Format: Budget Form (Annex II)

Maximum file size is 16 MB.

PDF file types only.

Choose File

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* 34. Please upload in PDF Format: Copy of official Company Registration Certificate, or other suitable official document proving the operation of an enterprise. This certification can be submitted in original national language of one of the eligible countries ( Denmark, Italy, Slovenia, Portugal, Lithuania), if not available in English.

Maximum file size is 16 MB.

PDF file types only.

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* 35. Please upload in PDF Format: The signed and dated "Declaration of Legal Representative" (Annex III)

Maximum file size is 16 MB.

PDF file types only.

Choose File

By submitting this application form, I acknowledge that all information provided in this application is accurate, complete, and true to the best of my knowledge. I also confirm my commitment to fully undergo all steps of the funding services and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability.

Once the application is submitted and within 5 working days, applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail message (with date and time of application submission). If you do not receive this information e-mail, please get in touch with the COASTOUR National Helpdesk of your country.

To process and evaluate applications, COASTOUR Implementing Agencies will need to collect Personal and Organisation Data of the SMEs. Each local Implementing Agency will act as Data Controller for data submitted through the Application forms for these purposes. Data is managed in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). Each applicant accepts the Privacy policy terms to ensure coverage of GDPR provisions. As a requirement of the funding organization the names of participating SMEs will be published on the COASTOUR Call Page (https://eu-norddanmark.dk/about-coastour/) Information/data will also be shared with the grant awarding body (European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)), who may also publish general information accordingly.

COASTOUR application form II

INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICANT

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* 1. Name of the Micro or Small and Medium Enterprise:

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* 2. Number of full-time employees in 2022 (2023 if established in 2023):Single choice question:

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* 3. Annual turnover in 2022 in EUR (2023 expectations if established in 2023):Single choice question:

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* 4. Company website and/or SoMe channel (If not available please write N/A):

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* 5. VAT number and Legal Registration number (if not the same):

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* 6. Address of the registered legal office:

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* 7. Country (tick off the box):

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* 8. Telephone number:

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* 9. E-mail:

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* 10. Email contact regarding this application form:

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* 11. Select sector(s) of activity (multiple choice option possible):

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* 13. Provide contact information for the legal representative of the company:

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* 14. Position

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* 15. Phone number

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* 16. E-mail

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* 17. Contact person

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* 18. Position

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* 19. Phone number

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* 20. E-mail

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* 21. Brief presentation of the tourism SME (economic activity in tourism, mission and vision, main goals for the future and identification of existent challenges of the business):Max 2000 characters with spaces

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* 22. Objectives and motivation in applying for the COASTOUR sustainability vouchers: (evaluation criteria 1)Multiple choice question:

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* 23. Explain your choice:Max 2000 characters with spaces

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* 24. Have you applied, or received funding, under another EU program related to the sustainability performance of your business?You can not receive funding from this call for activities already funded by other EU programme.

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* 25. If yes, please describe in details:

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* 28. What positive long-term impact do you expect as a result of the implementation of these initiatives to have on the local community? (evaluation criteria 3)Multiple choice question:

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* 29. How do you intend to sustain the results and impact of the services funded after the grant? (evaluation criteria 4)Multiple choice question:

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* 30. Are you open to sharing non-confidential parts of your sustainability practices and progress achieved through COASTOUR sustainability voucher with other tourism businesses and stakeholders to inspire industry-wide change?:

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* 33. Please upload in PDF Format: Budget Form (Annex II)

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* 35. Please upload in PDF Format: The signed and dated "Declaration of Legal Representative" (Annex III)

* 2. Number of full-time employees in 2022 (2023 if established in 2023):

Single choice question:

* 3. Annual turnover in 2022 in EUR (2023 expectations if established in 2023):

Single choice question:

* 21. Brief presentation of the tourism SME (economic activity in tourism, mission and vision, main goals for the future and identification of existent challenges of the business):

Max 2000 characters with spaces

* 22. Objectives and motivation in applying for the COASTOUR sustainability vouchers: (evaluation criteria 1)

Multiple choice question:

* 23. Explain your choice:

Max 2000 characters with spaces

* 24. Have you applied, or received funding, under another EU program related to the sustainability performance of your business?

You can not receive funding from this call for activities already funded by other EU programme.

* 28. What positive long-term impact do you expect as a result of the implementation of these initiatives to have on the local community? (evaluation criteria 3)

Multiple choice question:

* 29. How do you intend to sustain the results and impact of the services funded after the grant? (evaluation criteria 4)

Multiple choice question: