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Bucks County Tourism Grant Program

Bucks County Conference & Visitors

Foundation Annual Travel & Tourism Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Geography

  • In Bucks County

Overview

Bucks County Tourism Grant Program

Program Administrator: Visit Bucks County, in partnership with the County of Bucks

Overview:
The Bucks County Tourism Grant Program facilitates funding for tourism-related projects and initiatives in Bucks County. Beginning in 2008 and funded through a percentage of the County's tax on lodging, the program aims to increase visitation from outside Bucks County resulting in economic impact and supporting jobs.

Funding Source:

  • Funded through a percentage of the County's lodging tax
  • Geographic Scope:

  • Bucks County, Pennsylvania
  • Award Basis:
    Awards are established on the basis of merit as determined by the Bucks County Tourism Grant Committee.

    Recent Award History:

  • 2023: $574,650 awarded to 56 Bucks County organizations

  • 2024: $593,463 awarded to 53 Bucks County organizations
  • Administration:
    Visit Bucks County is the administrator of the program and oversees the documentation process in compliance with the program guidelines.

    Contact Information:

  • Contact Person: Kelley Keeling, Research & Destination Development Director

  • Email: KelleyK@visitbuckscounty.com

  • Phone: 215-639-0300 ext. 240

  • General Inquiries: visitorservices@visitbuckscounty.com or 215-639-0300
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For complete rules, regulations, and application specifics, applicants must visit the program's dedicated site: Bucks County Tourism Grant Program

    Note: Detailed application instructions, required materials, and submission procedures are maintained on the program's official website and should be consulted directly for current application requirements.

    What Bucks County Conference & Visitors actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    31
    Total given
    $513K
    Median grant
    $13K
    Range
    $7,075–$29K
    • By dollars: Pennsylvania 93%, New Jersey 5%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: New Hope, PA; Doylestown, PA; Morrisville, PA.
    • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Friends of Washington Crossing Park · Washington Crossing, PA

      Promote tourism - marketing

      $29K

    • African American Museum of Bucks County · Langhorne, PA

      Promote tourism - marketing

      $27K

    • Bristol Riverside Theatre · Bristol, PA

      Promote tourism - marketing

      $27K

    • Bucks County Historical Society Mercer Museum · Doylestown, PA

      Promote tourism - marketing

      $27K

    • Bucks County Playhouse Theater Inc · Lambertville, NJ

      Promote tourism - marketing

      $27K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    travel-tourism

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