Incentives
Public funding programme for initiatives that promote the Azores as a tourist destination
Regional Legislative Decree nº 18/2005/A, of 20th July 2005
A large number of organisations, associations and individual promoters request support from the Regional Government to hold events and activities in the fields of tourist entertainment and promoting the Azores as a destination.
Some of these initiatives involve investments that are often not covered by the incentive systems in vigour. The granting of support by the regional administration must be legally framed, so that all interested parties are clearly aware of their rights and obligations, as well as the selection criteria applied.
Recipients
Individuals and associations of any kind or similar organisations.
Projects that can benefit from support
The support provided for in this statute is intended to cover the costs of:
Entertainment activities and events to be held in the Region whose interest is previously acknowledged by the Regional Government with competence in tourism matters;
Activities and events to be held inside or outside the Region whose interest in terms of tourism promotion is previously acknowledged by the Regional Government with competence in tourism matters;
• Renovation, enlargement or construction of infrastructures whose interest in terms of tourism promotion is previously acknowledged by the Regional Government with competence in tourism matters.
Conditions required of the organisation applying
Be legally constituted;
Have their tax and contributory status in order;
Have or commit to having the necessary authorisations and licences;
Not have signed programme contracts with the Regional Government department with competence in tourism under Regional Legislative Decrees nº 4/99/A, of 21st January, and 8/99/A, of 22nd March.
Promoters are bound by the following obligations:
Carry out the actions, events or initiatives in the manner and within the time limits laid down in the application;
Deliver within the established time limits all the elements required of them by this diploma or requested of them by the department of the Regional Government with competence in tourism matters.
Frequently asked questions (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
To apply, please fill in the online form at the bottom of this page. To submit your application, please fill in the online form at the bottom of this page.
Organisations can apply at any time (365 days a year)
You need to submit the application form, the organisation's statutes, the declaration of activity and the tax and social security certificates.
The amount of support granted by the Regional Government department is capped at 100,000.00 euros over a three-year period.
By despatch.
The incentive may be paid in the form of an advance of up to 85% of the total amount awarded;
The remaining amount will be paid when the beneficiaries submit the following documents within a maximum of 30 working days from the conclusion of the action, event or investment:
Invoices and receipts or other documents justifying the expenses incurred in carrying it out;
Detailed report on its implementation and results, considering the objectives previously assumed.
The above documentation must be submitted at the end of the action or event within 15 days.
The payment request form (Final Report) is provided by e-mail after the award of the financial support has been communicated.
It is mandatory to have a specific bank account so that bank statements show movements exclusive to the project.
Financial support is made available in two phases and by bank transfer.
The first phase coincides with the signing of the approval order. The second phase is after the Final Report has been validated.
The beneficiary must submit a single payment request (Final Report).
The following documents must be presented:
- The original invoice;
- The original receipt;
- Original debit/credit notes;
- Copies of transfer orders identifying the destination account;
- Copies of bank statements;
- Copies of cheques.
Legislation
Regional Legislative Decree No. 18/2005/A
To apply for the public funding programme for initiatives that promote the Azores as a tourist destination, you must fill in the following form correctly.
Candidatura
Given the need to prioritize in the plan and budget of the Autonomous Region of the Azores for 2026 the implementation of projects funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) and the Azores Operational Programme 2030 (PO2030), applications under the incentive system provided for in D.L.R. No. 18/2005/A, of July 20, are not accepted.
Temporarily suspended!
Final Execution Report
To claim the final tranche of support you must fill in the following form:
The report must be sent by post or e-mail within a maximum of 30 workdays from the conclusion of the action, event or investment, with the following documents:
- Invoice(s) (original or digital);
- Receipt(s) (original or digital);
- Debit/credit notes (original or digital);
- Copy of cheques or bank transfers;
- Copy of bank statements showing payment of invoices;
