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Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grant
Contact for amount
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides financial support to established destination marketing organizations in South Carolina for large-scale tourism promotion campaigns that aim to boost visitor numbers and economic impact.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Special Event Marketing Sponsorship Grant Program
Contact for amount
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to event organizers in Washoe County to enhance marketing efforts that attract overnight visitors and boost the local tourism economy.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Gardens Project
$30,000
North Dakota Health and Human Services (ND HHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural and tribal community leaders in North Dakota to create community gardens that improve access to healthy food and promote overall wellness.

Health
Nonprofits
Sports Event Funding Program
$75,000
Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to major sporting events in Allegheny County that can boost the local economy and attract visitors, covering costs like marketing, venue rentals, and production expenses.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Programming & Capacity Building Project Grants
$15,000
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts and humanities organizations in Montgomery County, Maryland, by providing financial assistance for projects that promote creativity, community engagement, and diversity.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Washington County Tourism Grant Program
Contact for amount
Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to tourism-related entities in Washington County, Pennsylvania, for projects that enhance visitor experiences or promote tourism to attract visitors from outside the county.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and select businesses in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public access to outdoor recreation, conserve natural resources, and revitalize communities.

Arts
County governments
Upper Shore Micro Agricultural Grant Program
$10,000
Queen Anne's County Economic & Tourism Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to support local agricultural businesses and initiatives in Queen Anne’s County, Maryland, helping them improve operations, marketing, and sustainability efforts.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Flex Grants
$2,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale community projects in Pennsylvania's South Mountain region, focusing on enhancing outdoor access and engagement, particularly for diverse communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
In-Lake Grant Program
$50,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that enhance the health and accessibility of specific lakes in Chautauqua County, aiming to boost tourism and recreational opportunities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Town of East Hampton Water Quality Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Town of East Hampton (Natural Resources Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to East Hampton Town departments, villages, nonprofits, and commercial entities for projects that improve local water quality through pollution reduction and habitat restoration initiatives.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Destination Development Grant
$4,000,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses and organizations in North Dakota for developing or expanding tourism attractions that enhance the state's economy and diversify its tourism offerings.

Community Development
Nonprofits
All Black Lives Grant
$20,000
Contigo Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Central Florida that empower Black LGBTQ+ communities through initiatives focused on racial, economic, and gender justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
GF-Town of Malta Foundation, Inc. Grant
Contact for amount
GlobalFoundries / Town of Malta Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and community projects that enhance the well-being, education, and cultural opportunities for residents of the Town of Malta, New York.

Arts
City or township governments
Boating Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,500,000
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This program provides funding to public and private entities for the construction and improvement of facilities that support transient boating access for larger recreational vessels on navigable waters in Ohio.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Tourism Development Grant
$1,500
Muskingum County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit, for-profit, and municipal organizations in Muskingum County, Ohio, to promote tourism through marketing and event initiatives that attract visitors and boost local economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Improvement Project
$5,000
City of Jackson
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to residents and neighborhood groups in Jackson, Tennessee, to support community-driven projects that improve local neighborhoods through beautification, safety, and engagement initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Worcester Community Preservation Act
$6,000,000
Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding program provides up to $4 million annually to support community-driven projects in historic preservation, open space and recreation, and affordable housing in Worcester.

Housing
Individuals