Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism helps to secure the livelihoods of the population in tourist destinations, to improve their economic conditions and to protect the environment.
The Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism (SST) was founded in January 2001. Through its activities in the field of tourism the Foundation continues to work towards the non-materialistic objectives of the former cooperative.
In accordance with its statutes, the Foundation supports projects and organisations that are suited to improve the economic, cultural and social conditions of the population in tourist destinations, contribute to sustainable tourism development in the destinations, contribute to improving intercultural understanding between people in tourist sending and receiving countries.
Areas of Interest
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Livelihood
- Tourism & Travel
Grant Available
- Grants for individual projects ranges between CHF 5,000.- and CHF 25,000.
- Funds amounting to about CHF 150,000 per year to support projects and organizations.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be granted financial support, applicants must submit projects that are in line with the Foundation’s objectives, and they must observe the following criteria:
- Financial support may, in accordance with the Foundation’s objectives, be granted for activities in Switzerland as well as other countries worldwide.
- Financial support will usually be given to organisations, associations and legal entities.
- Additional grants for running projects will not be approved.
- For projects of several years’ duration, the Foundation may approve recurring grants.
How to Apply
- Funding applications can be submitted to the Foundation at any time. The Board will decide on the support to be granted by the Foundation. The Board meets on a quarterly basis.
- Applications for grants must show clearly how the project contributes to achieving the Foundation’s objectives. Applications (without annex) should not exceed four pages A4.
- Applications may be submitted in German, French, Spanish, and English.
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