Tourism Growth Initiative (TGI)
Funding Amount
Up to $100,000 (total available)
Deadline
June 1, 2026
54 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Tourism Growth Initiative (TGI)
Funder: Bedford County Visitors Bureau (PA, US)
Geographic Scope: Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Funding Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Total Available Funding: $100,000
Program Description
TGI is a competitive grant program for larger-scale marketing campaigns and tourism development projects designed for high-impact initiatives with long-term tourism potential.- Advertising
- Signage
- Visitor experience improvements
- Digital tools such as self-guided tours
- Destination apps
Eligible Uses
Match Requirement
25% match required (cash or in-kind contributions accepted)- Must follow Discover Bedford County branding guidelines
- All funded materials must comply with branding and public acknowledgment policies
- Logo use and required credit language must appear on all funded promotions
- Final report due October 1, 2027
- Projects should demonstrate long-term tourism potential
Requirements
- Phone: (814) 623-1771
- Address: 131 South Juliana Street, Bedford, PA 15522
- Email: [contact available via phone]
Contact Information
Bedford County Visitors BureauHow to Apply
Application Process
1. Download Application Materials
- Download the TGI Grant App 2026 from the grants page
- Download Program Overview & Guidelines for full eligibility, timeline, and requirements
2. Required Materials
- Completed application form
- Project narrative describing marketing campaign or development project
- Documentation of 25% match contribution (cash or in-kind)
- Branding compliance confirmation
3. Submission
- Submit via application portal (TGI Grant App 2026)
- Final reports due: October 1, 2027
- Final report submission: [email protected]
4. Final Report Requirements (due October 1, 2027)
- Organization name, contact person, phone, email
- Project title and grant amount awarded
- Total project budget and dates (start/end)
- Project narrative with key activities, outcomes, target audience, timeline, partnerships
- Copies of all funded advertisements, printed materials, digital assets, or media
- Screenshots/photos showing Discover Bedford County logo/branding
- Marketing & visitor metrics (media impressions, website traffic, event attendance, overnight visitors, engagement stats)
- Tourism impact analysis addressing awareness increase, overnight visitation impact, economic benefit
- Completed itemized final budget spreadsheet
- Copies of all invoices and proof of payment
- Documentation for all cash or in-kind match contributions
- Explanation for any unspent funds
- Certification statement with signature
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