Travel & Tourism Grants

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 144 active travel & tourism grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 78 list an award amount, with a median of $40K.

Grants tracked: 144; from 91 funders
Median award: $40K; middle half $20K–$108K
Total listed funding: $14.8M; across 78 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 8; 11 with a published date

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Colorado Tourism Marketing Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · $3K – $49K The Colorado Tourism Marketing Grant, managed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, funds innovative tourism marketing campaigns that inspire responsible exploration of Colorado.	Not published	$3K – $49K
Cultural Tourism Grants Arts in Stark · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K ArtsinStark and Visit Canton partner together to offer Cultural Tourism Grants to support marketing and event initiatives that drive increased visitation and economic impact in the region through arts and culture.	Not published	Up to $20K
Large Event Sponsorships Travel Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for events that align with strategic objectives to drive leisure demand, enhance destination reputation and advance equity, diversity and inclusion in the destination.	Not published	Varies
Route 66 Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $20K – $150K Since 1926, Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nation's history and it lives on today in Illinois' many Route 66 roadside attractions, museums, and restaurants. Route 66 is one of the most famous roads in America.	Not published	$20K – $150K
Non-Profit $3,500 Major 2-Dat Event Promotions Grant (FL) Franklin County Tourist Development Council · Foundation Not published · $4K The Non-Profit $3,500 Major Two-Day Event Promotions Grant is provided by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council to support 501c non-profit and governmental organizations in Franklin County.	Not published	$4K
Bellingham Tourism Grant Program- The Start-Up Grant City of Bellingham · State Not published · Up to $5K The Bellingham Tourism Grant Program, specifically the Start-Up Grant, is designed to promote new tourism and cultural activities in Bellingham.	Not published	Up to $5K
Room Tax Grant Program Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bradford County Tourism Promotion Agency, as the designated agency responsible for ensuring Hotel Room Tax money collected in Bradford County is used for tourism development purposes, administers the Room Tax Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
Patti MacJennett Tourism Advocacy Days Scholarships California Travel Association · Foundation Not published · Varies New scholarship program (starting in 2026) that allows students to participate in the annual Tourism Advocacy Days, where the industry unites to meet with legislators and reinforce the importance of tourism.	Not published	Varies
Destination Augusta Tourism Product Development Grant Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tourism Product Development Grant (administered by Destination Augusta) funds development of new tourism products and enhanced experiences designed to attract visitors to Augusta; up to 25% of tourism grant funds are authorized for…	Not published	Varies
Tourism Advertising Grant Program South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Tourism Advertising Grant Program, administered by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, aims to enhance tourism across the state by offering competitive matching grants.	Not published	Up to $100K
Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grant South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism · Foundation Not published · $250K The Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grant, administered by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, aims to promote tourism through recurring and potential nonrecurring funding.	Not published	$250K
Visit Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV) Grant Program Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Assn Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Delaware County Tourism Grant Program– Nonprofit Entities Delaware County Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Local Community Tourism Grant Program in Delaware County aims to foster economic growth by funding initiatives that promote tourism.	Not published	Up to $25K
Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027) California Sierra Nevada Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027) supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing sustainable recreation and tourism in the Sierra-Cascade region.	Not published	Varies
Alabama Tourism Department Community Grant Alabama Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Alabama Tourism Department Community Grant supports municipal and nonprofit organizations in Alabama to promote travel and vacation business. Grants can reach up to $2,500 for festivals and events, and up to $5,000 for attractions.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Event Support Grant - Basic South Placer County Tourism Corp dba Placer Valley Tourism · Foundation Rolling · $300 – $30K Financial assistance for events that generate overnight hotel stays in Rocklin, Lincoln, or Roseville, CA. Awards are based on the number of hotel rooms booked associated with the event.	Rolling	$300 – $30K
Destination Development Grants Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Discover NJ History License Plate Fund (NJ) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs · State Not published · Up to $8K The Discover NJ History License Plate Fund offers grants up to $5,000 to enhance heritage tourism in New Jersey. Supported by sales of the Discover NJ History license plate, this fund aims to develop visitor-ready sites.	Not published	Up to $8K
Vacation Starts with VA DMO MMLP Co-Op Program Grant Virginia Tourism Corporation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $30K The Vacation Starts with VA DMO MMLP Co-Op Program is a reimbursable grant aimed at enhancing tourism marketing in Virginia. It requires a research-driven marketing plan and encourages partnerships among DMOs.	Not published	$1K – $30K
Nebraska Tourism Marketing Grant Nebraska Toursim Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Nebraska Tourism Marketing Grant, administered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission, aims to boost tourism through innovative marketing initiatives.	Not published	Up to $25K
VTC Marketing Leverage Program Grant Virginia Tourism Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K What is the Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Leverage Program? The Virginia Tourism Corporation is offering these grant funds to spur economic activity and overnight travel across the Commonwealth.	Not published	Up to $30K
Tourism Marketing Grant Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta · Foundation Not published · Varies 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.	Not published	Varies
Community Development Block Grant - Tourism Development (NE) Nebraska Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · $250K – $450K The Community Development Block Grant - Tourism Development (NE) aims to enhance economic development through funding for effective tourist attraction projects.	Not published	$250K – $450K
2026 Butler County Tourism Foundation Grant Butler County Tourism · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Enhance the tourism experience by supporting development through historic preservation and education projects.	Not published	$500 – $10K

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About travel & tourism grants

Travel and tourism grants support organizations and projects that promote tourism, cultural and heritage attractions, destination marketing, and the visitor economy. Funding frequently comes through state and local tourism offices, destination marketing organizations, and economic-development programs, and is often aimed at boosting local economies and showcasing communities. Eligible recipients can include nonprofits, tourism bureaus, cultural sites, events, and small businesses depending on the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do travel & tourism grants award?

Of the 144 travel & tourism grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 78 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $40K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $108K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most travel & tourism grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are New Mexico Tourism Department (7), Washington Tourism Alliance (6), South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (5), Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta (4), and Travel Portland (4). In all, 91 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are travel & tourism grants due?

Of 144 grants listed, 8 accept applications on a rolling basis, 11 have a published upcoming deadline, 30 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 95 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What are travel and tourism grants?

Travel and tourism grants fund efforts to attract visitors and strengthen the visitor economy — destination marketing, cultural and heritage tourism, festivals and events, attraction development, and related promotion. Because tourism drives local economic activity, much of this funding is framed around economic development and community promotion rather than general charitable programs.

Who offers travel and tourism grants?

Funding most often comes from state tourism offices and destination marketing organizations, local convention and visitors bureaus, and economic-development agencies, sometimes financed through lodging or hotel-occupancy taxes. Foundations, arts and humanities councils, and corporate sponsors may also support cultural, heritage, and event-related tourism. Programs and eligibility vary significantly by state and locality.

Who is eligible for tourism grants?

Eligibility depends on the program: some are open to nonprofits, tourism bureaus, cultural institutions, and event organizers, while others include municipalities or small businesses in the hospitality sector. Many tourism grants require a clear plan to draw visitors, measurable economic impact, and sometimes matching funds, so it's important to review each program's specific guidelines and geographic focus.

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