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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Tourism Sustainability Grant Program Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K	Not published	Up to $30K
Wisonsin Opportunity Attraction Fund (WI) Grant Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $5M The Wisconsin Opportunity Attraction Fund aims to strategically invest in the state's economy by attracting major events and programs.	Not published	$100K – $5M
Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability (TEGS) Program - Event Marketing & Promotion - EMP Grant New Mexico Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability (TEGS) Program offers marketing and technical assistance to boost tourism events in New Mexico.	Not published	Up to $15K
Event Support Grants Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Event support investments aim to increase regional visitation and economic impact through visitor spending by supporting sporting events & tournaments, conferences, professional meetings, expos, and complementary experiences to qualifying…	Rolling	Up to $10K
Hospitality Management and Tourism Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region (commonly known as The Foundation) is an independent public charity established in September 1996 by a group of local civic leaders to create…	Not published	Varies
Maine Communities Grant Maine Office of Tourism · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Maine Communities Grant supports community-driven tourism marketing projects with grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program (PCTG) Lake County Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Montana Department of Commerce (MDOC) five-year initiative to help neighborhoods throughout Western Montana improve tourism infrastructure, inspire cultural heritage projects, and create visitor-ready experiences through collaborative…	Not published	Varies
Virginia DMO Marketing Grants Virginia Tourism Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Virginia DMO Marketing Grant, offered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, provides funding to support recognized Virginia Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) in enhancing their marketing efforts.	Not published	Up to $20K
City of Bellingham- Standard Tourism Grant City of Bellingham · State Not published · $5K – $30K The City of Bellingham offers the Standard Tourism Grant to promote cultural activities and tourism. This program supports events that attract visitors, enhancing local economic activity.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Barbara and Nicole Heacox Foreign Study & Travel Fund Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grand Haven Area Community Foundation scholarships are awarded competitively based on criteria set by donors.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Development Incentive Grant Program Kentucky Department of Tourism · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tourism Development Incentive Grant Program in Kentucky aims to boost tourism by providing financial incentives for the development and rehabilitation of tourism projects.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability (TEGS) Program - Event Accelerator (NM) Grant New Mexico Tourism Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Tourism Event Growth & Sustainability (TEGS) Program aims to enhance and sustain tourism events in New Mexico by providing vital technical assistance, marketing support, and sponsorship.	Not published	Up to $5K
DRIVE High Point Foundation Grant High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Visit High Point · Foundation Not published · Varies Visit High Point's mission is to position High Point as a destination that visitors will enjoy and that locals will want to promote.	Not published	Varies
Undiscovered SC Grant Program South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism · Foundation Not published · $100K – $200K The Undiscovered SC Grant Program aims to enhance South Carolina's tourism by supporting counties and municipalities in developing public attractions.	Not published	$100K – $200K
Tourist Development Council- Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants St. Johns Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K The Tourist Development Council's Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants aim to enhance St. Johns County's tourism by funding nonprofit organizations that promote arts, culture, and heritage.	Not published	Up to $60K
PDCED: Tourism Accredited Zoos Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tourism Accredited Zoos Program, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, supports accredited zoos in enhancing their facilities and promoting attendance through marketing initiatives.	Not published	Varies
SST Foundation Grants Swiss Foundation for Solidarity in Tourism · Foundation Not published · Fr.5,000 - Fr.25,000 The SST Foundation Grants support sustainable tourism projects globally, focusing on improving economic, cultural, and social conditions in tourist destinations while promoting environmental protection.	Not published	Fr.5,000 - Fr.25,000
Tourism Attraction Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $15K – $200K The Tourism Attraction Grant Program, offered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to enhance tourism attractions that drive economic growth in Illinois.	Not published	$15K – $200K
Impact Travel Fund Tourism Cares Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Impact Tourism Fund focuses on investing in the resiliency of destinations through community-level tourism initiatives that spread the benefits of tourism.	Rolling	Varies
Bernard Ambrosino Hospitality Scholarship Casper College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K An endowed scholarship established to honor Bernard Ambrosino, owner and head chef of the Silver Fox Steakhouse in Casper. This is the first scholarship for Casper College hospitality and tourism majors.	Not published	$2K
Virginia Special Events and Festivals Grant Program Virginia Tourism Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Virginia Special Events and Festivals Grant Program, offered by the Virginia Tourism Corporation, supports marketing and production for established events with significant local economic impact.	Not published	Up to $20K
Destination Augusta Tourism Marketing Grant Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Tourism Grant Program administered by Destination Augusta funds tourism marketing, promotion, attractions, special events, and festivals that drive visitation to Augusta; funded by a portion of the local hotel/motel lodging tax under…	Rolling	Varies
Sports Event Grant Visitors Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Columbus Area Visitors Center recognizes the importance sporting events provide in making a positive impact on the quality of life in the community.	Not published	Varies
Highlands Creative Economy Initiative Appalachian Forest Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · $197K Enhance cultural heritage, natural, and human assets to grow tourism and benefit rural communities through regional collaboration	Not published	$197K

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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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