Travel & Tourism Grants

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 143 active travel & tourism grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Cooperative Marketing Grant Program (NM)	New Mexico Tourism Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Destination Marketing Grant Program	South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism	Rolling	$100K – $200K
Foundation	Technical Assistance Grant Program	Washington Tourism Alliance	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Bucks County Tourism Grant Program	Bucks County Conference & Visitors	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Colorado Tourism Marketing Grant	Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade	Rolling	$3K – $49K
Foundation	Cultural Tourism Grants	Arts in Stark	Rolling	Up to $20K
State	Accessible Travel Program	OEDIT Programs & Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Large Event Sponsorships	Travel Portland	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Route 66 Grant Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$20K – $150K
Foundation	Non-Profit $3,500 Major 2-Dat Event Promotions Grant (FL)	Franklin County Tourist Development Council	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Bellingham Tourism Grant Program- The Start-Up Grant	City of Bellingham	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Room Tax Grant Program	Bradford County Tourism Promotion	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patti MacJennett Tourism Advocacy Days Scholarships	California Travel Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tourism Advertising Grant Program	South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Destination Specific Tourism Marketing Grant	South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism	Rolling	$250K
Foundation	Visit Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV) Grant Program	Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Assn Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Delaware County Tourism Grant Program– Nonprofit Entities	Delaware County Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Sustainable Recreation, Tourism, and Equitable Outdoor Access Directed Grant Program (2025-2027)	California Sierra Nevada Conservancy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alabama Tourism Department Community Grant	Alabama Tourism Department	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Destination Development Grants	Beulah Convention and Visitors	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Discover NJ History License Plate Fund (NJ) Grant	State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Vacation Starts with VA DMO MMLP Co-Op Program Grant	Virginia Tourism Corporation	Rolling	$1K – $30K
Foundation	Nebraska Tourism Marketing Grant	Nebraska Toursim Commission	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	VTC Marketing Leverage Program Grant	Virginia Tourism Corporation	Rolling	Up to $30K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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