Tourism Marketing Grant

Geographic Scope: Augusta, Georgia area
Funding Source: Local hotel/motel tax (1998 increase)

Program Description

Provides funding to assist with tourism marketing and promotion that will foster local economic impact through tourism, ultimately resulting in increased visitation from outside the Augusta area and higher destination appeal.

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Documented not-for-profit, governmental, or quasi-governmental entities only
• Funded through a portion of the local lodging tax

Review Process

• Grants reviewed by the Tourism Grant Committee, comprised of:

- Mayor Pro Tem
- Two city commissioners
- Four members of Destination Augusta's Board of Directors

Contact Information

• Jennifer Bowen

- Title: Vice President of Destination Development & Community Affairs
- Email: jennifer@visitaugusta.com
- Phone: (706) 823-6613

• Karen Davis

- Title: Chief Marketing Officer
- Email: karen@visitaugusta.com

Administration

• Administered by Destination Augusta under contract with the City of Augusta
• Guidelines and application materials available for 2025

Application Materials

Required Documents:

2025 Tourism Marketing Grant Application

2025 Tourism Marketing Grant Guidelines

2025 Tourism Marketing Grant Rolling Application (available for ongoing submissions)

Tourism Grant Agreed Upon Procedures document

Submission:
Applicants must submit required application materials. Rolling applications are available for continuous consideration throughout the year.

Contact for Questions:

Jennifer Bowen: jennifer@visitaugusta.com or (706) 823-6613

Karen Davis: karen@visitaugusta.com