European funds are financial instruments for the implementation of individual public policies of the European Union in the member states. These public policies of the European Union, the Member States and the candidate countries are the basis for determining the goals whose achievement will be encouraged by funding through EU funds. EU funds are money of European citizens which, in accordance with certain rules and procedures, are allocated to various beneficiaries for the implementation of projects that should contribute to the achievement of the mentioned key EU public policies. European public policies are adopted for a period of 7 years and are called the financial perspective. We are currently in the financial perspective 2021-2027, which was preceded by the financial perspective 2007-2013 and 2014- 2020. After Croatia's accession to the European Union, one of the significant sources of funding that should not be missed are EU funds, intended, among other things, to improve the tourist offer. As with any other service or product, it is important to improve and constantly offer new services and products that will interest tourists, so that they can get the full experience during their trip and vacation. In order to improve services or products in tourism and launch new projects that will enrich the tourist offer, it is necessary to provide sources of financing that will be able to monitor the implementation of the investment. EU funds in tourism as financial support will be provided to small and medium-sized enterprises investing in the construction, renovation and improvement of the quality of accommodation in small and medium-sized hotels, as well as the development of additional tourist offer and improvement of commercial value of natural and cultural resources. with the sustainability and environmental protection set out in national strategies. Also, participation in international fairs will be co-financed in order to promote new or improved products and services produced as a result of the aided investment.