The European Commission has opened the Upskilling and reskilling call under the Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA) programme. The call targets skills gaps in tourism. It also supports digital transformation and stronger data use in the sector.
Programme focus
This call helps tourism organisations build practical skills. In particular, it strengthens digital and data-related competencies. As a result, stakeholders can improve planning, management and competitiveness.
What projects should deliver
Projects should design and run training and reskilling activities for tourism professionals. They should also test approaches that teams can replicate. Importantly, each proposal should define clear outputs and measurable results.
- training programmes and learning pathways for tourism professionals;
- practical tools that improve data literacy and data management;
- pilot capacity-building actions that partners can scale later;
- cooperation models that support knowledge transfer across contexts.
Budget
Programme: Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PPPA)
Call topic: Upskilling and reskilling in tourism
Managing authority: European Commission
Total budget: €1,600,000
Who this call targets
The call can fit a wide range of tourism stakeholders. For example, applicants may include training providers, sector organisations, public authorities and research teams. Moreover, cross-border cooperation can strengthen reach and impact.
How to apply
Applicants submit proposals through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. Therefore, teams should review the eligibility rules, evaluation criteria and required documents on the topic page. They should also plan internal approvals early.
Deadline: 4 March 2026.
Official call page: PPPA-2026-TOURISM-CAPACITY-BUILDING.
More funding opportunities for education, skills and innovation are available in the grants section of the GetGrant service.