Greek Diving Tourism to Benefit from €6.2 Million Funding Program

The Greek Tourism Ministry has issued a call for applications to support diving tourism as part of the “Tourism Development” initiative under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, following a decision signed by Minister Olga Kefalogianni.

Titled “Diving and Underwater Tourism”, the new funding program aligns with the principles of Blue Development and invites applications from entities related to diving for financial support.

The total budget for the initiative, aimed at enhancing Greece’s tourism offerings, is set at 6.2 million euros.

Eligible professional entities, with applications approved on a “first come, first served” basis, include:

– operators managing scuba diving parks
– providers of recreational scuba diving services
– legal entities involved in developing open man-made underwater parks and dive sites

Investment projects that receive approval must be completed within 12 months, with a possible extension of up to two months, ensuring all projects conclude by December 31, 2025.

Interested applicants can find more information about this funding program on the websites of the Greek Tourism Ministry, the General Secretariat for Tourism Policy and Development, and the Recovery and Resilience Facility: Greece 2.0.

Applications and all required documents may be submitted through the following link: Tourism Development Applications.