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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Mini-Grant Funding Opportunity Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K Provides funding for local nonprofits to support heritage tourism, community development, and placemaking initiatives across the region. Rivers of Steel has awarded multiple rounds of mini-grants.	Not published	Up to $60K
Major Events, Games and Attractions Fund North Carolina Amateur Sports Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund designed to stimulate economic activity by attracting events that draw out-of-state visitors to North Carolina, strengthening the state's travel and tourism industry.	Not published	Varies
Aulani Resort 10th Anniversary Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aulani Resort 10th Anniversary Scholarship, offered by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports students from West Oahu pursuing degrees in Travel Industry Management or Hawaiian Studies.	Not published	Varies
Hotel Marketing Incentive Program (HMIP) Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The HMIP is designed to provide DTPID-participating hotels with funding to attract additional single-property meetings and smaller-group hotel bookings, enabling hotels to compete with properties in other geographic markets.	Not published	Up to $300K
Tourism Grant Program Loudoun County · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Loudoun County Tourism Grant Program provides funding to support tourism initiatives that align with the county's goals.	Not published	Up to $25K
Tour Operator Incentive Program Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tour Operator Incentive Program provides funding to tour operators to attract group visits to Dallas that generate hotel room nights.	Not published	Varies
Sports Tourism Advertising and Recruitment Grant South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Sports Tourism Advertising and Recruitment Grant aims to enhance South Carolina's tourism economy by financially assisting nonprofit organizations in recruiting new sporting events.	Not published	$5K – $50K
DRIVE High Point Foundation Micro Grant High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To drive more outside visitors to High Point, ultimately staying overnight in local room night accommodations and boosting economic impact by increased spending in restaurant, retail, event, and supporting hospitality venues.	Not published	Varies
Team Indiana Grant Program Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Team Indiana Grant Program supports tourism and sports-related organizations hosting events in Indiana.	Not published	Up to $20K
Greater Burlington CVB Grants Burlington West Burlington Area Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Greater Burlington Partnership Convention & Visitors Bureau offers grants to organizations hosting events in the Greater Burlington (Iowa) area.	Not published	Up to $50K
Harvard Travellers Club: The Permanent Fund Grant The Harvard Travellers Club · Foundation Not published · $10K The Permanent Fund of the Harvard Travellers Club has been supporting travel-related research and exploration since 1937. This fund promotes projects that yield permanent scientific and educational value, encouraging intelligent travel.	Not published	$10K
Tourism Grants Category B Cultural Council of Palm Beach County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding is vital for nurturing creativity in the cultural sector, promoting cultural tourism to Palm Beach County, and preserving cultural heritage.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Development Grant Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $1M The Tourism Development Grant provided by the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau supports the enhancement of visitor attractions and amenities in the area.	Not published	$2K – $1M
Marketing Matching Grant Missouri Division of Tourism · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marketing Matching Grant (MMG), offered by the Missouri Division of Tourism, aims to enhance tourism in the state by partnering with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs).	Not published	Varies
Explore Minnesota Tourism - Grants Explore Minnesota · State Not published · Varies Explore Minnesota Tourism offers a variety of grants to help communities promote their areas around the state.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Product Development Grant Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc DBA Destination Augusta · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding for tourism product development, attractions, special events, and festivals designed to develop new tourism products and enhanced experiences that will attract visitors to Augusta and foster local economic impact through…	Not published	Varies
Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Sports Marketing and Tourism Account Program, established under Section 1721-A.2 of the Fiscal Code, aims to enhance Pennsylvania's tourism by attracting high-quality amateur and professional sporting events.	Not published	Up to $1M
Cultural Enrichment Sponsorships Travel Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for annual cultural celebrations, cultural festivals, cultural awareness events, and/or fundraisers for organizations that primarily serve multicultural, women, LGBTQIA2S+, unhoused and/or…	Not published	Varies
TCA Cultural District Project Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $250K The TCA Cultural District Project, initiated by the Texas Commission on the Arts, aims to foster economic and cultural development through arts-driven initiatives.	Not published	$3K – $250K
Ronan Tourism Grant Program Lake County Community Development Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the enhancement of Ronan as a destination for visitors and residents alike through community-driven investment.	Not published	Varies
Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Small Projects Economic Development Authority · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
EDA Destination Planning and Development Grants Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Economic Development Administration (EDA) block grant funds administered to assist tourism industry pandemic recovery. Grants support destination planning and development across Washington's tourism sector.	Not published	Varies
Cass County Tourism Marketing Grant Cass County Tourism · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Cass County Tourism Marketing Grant aims to boost tourism in Cass County by funding nonprofit organizations focused on promoting events and attractions.	Not published	Up to $3K
Marketing & Media Effectiveness Research RFP Grant State of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development · State Not published · Varies The State of Maine Department of Economic and Community Development is issuing a request for proposals for Marketing & Media Effectiveness Research.	Not published	Varies

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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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