OPEN: IPARD launches call for proposals "Measure 7 - Promoting rural tourism"

IPARD Measure 7 is aimed at promoting non-farming activities in rural areas. This measure within IPARD II is focused on the development of hospitality and tourism in rural areas as a field with major development potential.

Eligible beneficiaries include natural persons, entrepreneurs, and micro and small businesses - hospitality business owners who wish to improve their tourism offer and those who intend to start a hospitality business in rural areas in Serbia.

Indicative activities under IPARD Measure 7: investments in physical assets and covers eligible costs for construction of accommodation and hospitality facilities; purchase of new investment-related machinery and equipment; investments in landscaping and road networks; development of tourist recreational activities; and investments in renewable energy.

Incentives cover up to 65% of eligible costs, with reimbursements ranging from EUR 5,000 to EUR 300,000.

More information about Measure 7, as well as frequently asked questions about IPARD and best practices of the programme, can be found on the websites of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management (in Serbian only).

A detailed overview of the call for proposals, the rulebook, and accompanying documents can be found on the websites of IPARD in Serbia  and Directorate for Agrarian Payments (in Serbian only).

To apply for this Call for Proposals, please use this link (Serbian only)