Funding Amount

$122,000 (2025 cycle)

Deadline

March 14, 2027

340 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tourism Gives Grant Program

Funder: Hamilton County Tourism Inc.

Program Status: Active and ongoing since 2005

Geographic Scope: Hamilton County, Indiana (includes cities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, and surrounding areas)

Total Funding to Date: More than $15 million in grants and support funding since program inception

Focus Areas:
The program funds tourism-focused non-profit organizations, art districts, events and festivals. As of 2024, grants are centered around Hamilton County Tourism's "Inspire Hamilton County" initiatives with four focus areas:

  • Planet - Sustainability and environmental initiatives

  • Prosperity - Economic development and business growth

  • People - Community engagement and social inclusion (including DEAI - Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion)

  • Place - Destination development and community vitality
  • Eligible Applicants:

  • Non-profit organizations

  • Tourism-related organizations

  • Arts organizations

  • Event and festival organizers

  • Historical societies and cultural organizations

  • Must be based in Hamilton County
  • Recent Funding:

  • 2025 cycle: $122,000 distributed to 40+ organizations

  • 2024 cycle: $95,000 distributed to 30+ organizations

  • 2023 cycle: $55,000 distributed to 30+ organizations
  • Mission: Uses the tourism economy as a catalyst to give back to the community, supporting organizations that create a vibrant, thriving community and destination

    Contact Information:

  • Sarah Buckner, Director of Community Engagement

  • Email: sbuckner@hamiltoncountytourism.com

  • Hamilton County Tourism Inc.

  • 37 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032

  • Phone: 317-848-3181
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Specific application procedures and deadlines are not detailed in the available website content. For detailed application information, contact:

    Sarah Buckner
    Director of Community Engagement
    Hamilton County Tourism Inc.
    Email: sbuckner@hamiltoncountytourism.com
    Phone: 317-848-3181
    37 E. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032

    Historical announcement dates suggest the program operates on an annual cycle with awards announced in March.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartscommunity-developmentdiversity

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