On December 18, 2018, a new joint program of the ACBA Federation and the Armenian branch of the German Nature Conservation Union (NABU) was launched, aimed at promoting the development of rural tourism in Armenia, intended for all host families, individuals or organizations who plan to provide tourist services in their community.
During the program, seminars and lectures will be organized by specialists in the field, and the program will be presented by members of the ACBA Federation and the German Nature Conservation Union NABU.
The meetings will be informative and educational in nature. The most successful work opportunities, international experience, as well as the procedure and criteria for applying for a grant will be presented.
The program includes a grant competition for initiatives promoting rural tourism.
All persons over the age of 18 with RA citizenship from all communities of Armenia can apply for the competition.
Initiatives must be aimed at the development of rural tourism. be implemented in communities, villages and be workable, have a continuous nature.
To apply for the grant, you must:
Download the Application Form
Send the completed application with the necessary documents (you can find the list of documents in the application form) to info@greentourism.am. at:
Deadline for applying for the grant: 28.02.2019, (apply by 12:00), applications sent after the deadline will not participate in the competition). Project implementation period: 01.04.2019-01.08.2019.
You can register for the grant at the following link:
Within the framework of the program:
Financial support will be provided,
An online platform will be created for business entities to submit applications: greentourism.am,
Activity for the benefit of people and nature.
Grant granting procedure
Submission of a package of documents in accordance with the criteria, including the necessary explanations and justifications,
Filling out an application for participation in the Rural Tourism Development Program,
In case of passing the first stage of the competition, a visit by specialists to the settlement where the project will be implemented,
In case of approval of the project, signing an agreement with the beneficiaries, which stipulates the invested main requirements of the criteria, description of the grant award process,
Development and presentation of a description of the applicant's project development activities,
Implementation of corrective actions if necessary,
Development of a report by the grantee,
Implementation of regular process audits.
The ACBA Federation and the Armenian branch of the “German Nature Conservation Association” NABU Armenia summarized the results of the grant competition jointly announced in March.
The purpose of the grant award is to contribute to the development of rural tourism in Armenia. Video.
