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

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the travel & tourism grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 142 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Tourism Regeneration Grant - Veteran-Owned Business Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Tourism Regeneration Grant supports veteran-owned businesses aiming to enhance rural tourism in Washington.	Not published	Up to $40K
Rural Tourism Support (RTS) Program Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The RTS program guides development of an actionable vision for regional tourism among stakeholders in rural communities.	Not published	Varies
PCDP Civic Development Grants Preble County Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · $1.4M GNDC has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce's Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program to support tourism-related businesses across Northeastern Montana.	Rolling	$1.4M
New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture · State Not published · Up to $100K The New Jersey Agritourism Grant Program (NJATP) aims to support local agritourism businesses with up to $100,000 in funding to enhance visitor engagement and education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Cultural Arts Event Marketing Fund Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants choose one of three calculation methods based on how they track attendance:	Not published	Varies
Sponsorship Program Highlands Area Chamber of Commerce Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Visit Highlands, NC provides sponsorship support to local nonprofits, cultural institutions, and community events. As of February 27, 2026, the Chamber distributed sponsorship support totaling $420,110.00 (fiscal year-to-date).	Not published	Varies
Empire State Trail Town Program Grant Parks & Trails New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Empire State Trail Town Program, managed by Parks & Trails New York, aims to transform communities along the iconic Empire State Trail into vibrant, trail-friendly destinations.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Program Grants Oneredmond Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Support activity that would attract visitors to Redmond, Washington to help increase overnight stays in Redmond hotels during non-peak times, directly benefiting the local economy and hospitality industry.	Rolling	Up to $10K
International Tourism Grant Program Travel Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies This program connects Travel Portland partners with international markets. The grants cover two-thirds of the cost to attend a sales activity with the Travel Portland International Tourism team.	Not published	Varies
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Tourism Private Sector Grant Program, authorized by the Illinois Promotion Act, aims to support Illinois-based organizations in attracting and hosting tourism events.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program: Sales Promotions Travel Wisconsin · Foundation Not published · Up to $79K The Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program supports Wisconsin nonprofit organizations by funding promotional activities that boost tourism.	Not published	Up to $79K
Maryland Heritage Areas Program Maryland Historical Trust · State Not published · Varies This program provides technical and financial assistance to help protect and enhance heritage resources within certified heritage areas, to improve quality of life for residents and maximize economic development through heritage tourism.	Not published	Varies
Community Priorities Fund Grant Grand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Priorities Fund Grant, established by the Grand County Board of County Commissioners, aims to enhance the quality of life in Grand County, Colorado, through targeted support for childcare, housing, and local tourism.	Not published	Varies
PDCED: Marketing to Attract Tourists Grant Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marketing to Attract Tourists Grant, offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, aims to enhance tourism by funding marketing initiatives.	Not published	Varies
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (361722) Interior Business Center · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K The HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, supports Native Hawaiian organizations in promoting culturally grounded tourism.	Not published	$75K – $200K
CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants aim to revitalize Atlantic City by funding initiatives such as special events, festivals, and concerts that benefit residents and visitors.	Not published	Up to $30K
New Hampshire Joint Promotional Grant Program (JPP) New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Hampshire Joint Promotional Grant Program (JPP) aims to enhance tourism through funding promotional initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grants Program offers funding to organizations/events promoting Miami-Dade County as a tourist destination.	Not published	Up to $35K
Iron Range Resources - Grants Iron Range Resources · State Not published · Varies Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation provides financial assistance to communities that invest in their foundational, business and social assets to ensure quality of life in northeastern Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program: New Events Travel Wisconsin · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program supports Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in launching new events that stimulate local tourism and economic growth.	Not published	Up to $40K
Tourism and Community Enhancement Grants ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies

Showing 121–142 of 142

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow travel & tourism grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of travel & tourism grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department