The Ministry of Tourism recently published a crucial call for expressions of interest for tourism industry operators. This call, aimed at submitting grant applications, draws on resources from the National Tourism Fund (FUNT) for 2025.
This initiative represents a significant opportunity for organizations and businesses wishing to develop projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the national tourism offering. FUNT is a key tool for supporting and developing the Italian tourism sector, a vital sector for the country's economy.
Notice details and key deadlines
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This notice was published on July 18, 2025, in the "Criteria and Methods" section of the ministerial website, providing a clear overview of the procedures and requirements.
Interested parties can submit their applications starting from this date and will have until September 15, 2025, to submit their requests.
It is imperative to respect this deadline to ensure access to funding. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, underscoring the importance of timely preparation and submission of the necessary documentation.
How to submit applications
To ensure proper and traceable processing of requests, the Ministry of Tourism has established the exclusive use of Certified Electronic Mail (PEC). Applicants must send their requests to specific addresses, which vary based on the nature of the requested contribution.
For requests regarding the current portion of the FUNT, operators should use the following email address: funt.corrente@pec.ministeroturismo.gov.it. For requests regarding the capital account portion, the designated email address is funt.capitale@pec.ministeroturismo.gov.it.
An equally important aspect concerns the wording of the certified email subject line. The Ministry has specified specific wording that must be carefully inserted to ensure the correct identification and sorting of requests. For current FUNT applications, the subject line must contain the exact wording "Current FUNT Notice Application 2025 – 20% quota." Similarly, for capital account FUNT applications, the required subject line is "Capital FUNT Notice Application 2025 – 20% quota."
Adherence to these guidelines is crucial to avoid delays or, worse, rejection of the application due to formal errors.
Impact of FUNT on the tourism sector
The allocation of FUNT resources, divided between 20% and 80% for the various purposes, demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting both ordinary activities and structural investments in tourism.
This fund enables the implementation of innovative projects, the redevelopment of existing infrastructure, and the promotion of new destinations, substantially contributing to Italy's competitiveness in the international tourism market. Many industry players are looking with interest at this initiative, which potentially stimulates growth and employment.
Therefore, all qualified operators are strongly advised to carefully examine the criteria and methods by also consulting the website of Ministry of Tourism, to seize this significant financing opportunity.
