CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants

The CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants aim to revitalize Atlantic City by funding initiatives such as special events, festivals, and concerts that benefit residents and visitors. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations with a proven track record in community engagement. Grant funds can support cultural festivals with a ceiling of $30,000. Applicants must secure necessary permits and ensure compliance with funding guidelines to successfully participate in this program.

The CRDA is dedicated to facilitating economic and community development opportunities throughout the City. We are dedicated to the reinvestment of Atlantic City through the support and creation of various initiatives by leveraging its available assets and revenues with private investment capital to support various projects meant to revitalize Atlantic City. Given that, the CRDA oversees land use planning in the Tourism District; it also continues its mission to create new opportunities to attract visitors to Atlantic City.
These projects are for initiatives such as special events, festivals, and concerts that will specifically benefit residents, visitors, and the Tourism District of Atlantic City. The projects should take into account the cultural and historic significance of the communities in Atlantic City.
For events taking place on City property, applicants must secure special event permits for the event dates from the City of Atlantic City in advance of submitting the CRDA Grant Application. This permit must accompany the CRDA application.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:Must be a 501©3, non-profit, and/or tax-exempt organization for CommunityDevelopment applications.Have a proven track record of no less than two years providing programs/projects to the community of Atlantic City or have previous experience with the CRDA.A recipient of financial assistance under the grant program may participate in ONE funding round per year and may reapply for additional funding, if available, in the second year following the year of award.Grant funds must me spent down before a new grant can be applied for.If applying for a previously awarded grant, the applicant must obtain additional funding sources separate from CRDA grant funding.This includes in-kind donations.CRDA reserves the right to make exceptions.Eligible ProjectsFree concertsParadesSportsCultural FestivalsFunding ceiling of $30,000 for cultural festivals.CRDA reserves the right to make exceptions.

Ineligibility

Ineligible Expenses:Applicant's operating expenses including but not limited to; applicants and applicants employees’ salaries, wages, benefits, utilities, postage, professional development (case by case), accounting services, interest or penalties for late fees or returned checks.Training expenses may be approved for first time applicants.Overhead/Admin/Indirect costs are no longer accepted.Audit ExpensePolice services (for projects on City property)Mercantile fees for vendorsLoan payments for financed events or projectsProjects/events outside of Atlantic CityIn-kind donations are ineligible expenses.Budget items cannot be used to pay for services received as a donation.Events held or projects completed before the fully executed grant agreement.Items/services invoiced or paid for prior to the fully executed grant agreement.Items/services not specific to the eventCapital expendituresAlcoholic beveragesUnsupported feesOperator/Promoter or Sponsor profitStipendsCash awards of any kind.Any costs associated with items that will be sold to the public at the event."Miscellaneous" expenses or expenses not identified in the project budget.CRDA will no longer fund “for profit” organizations.