The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region has announced the Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
State: New York
County: Albany County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/06/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Funding Priorities
This fund was established to support Albany County’s hospitality industry by funding programs that will help build and sustain Albany County tourism destinations, attractions, events and other tourism-related activities.
The following types of organizations/programs are examples of those that would qualify for grants:
- Located in Albany County;
- Events of a permanent nature that support and enhance tourism infrastructure and the positive image of Albany as a destination;
- Activities that will increase attendance and tourism within Albany County;
- Capital campaigns and requests for capital expenditures;
- Challenge grants where grants may be used as matches for other foundations’ grants.
In addition, the Fund:
- Will consider grants spread over a specific number of years (when appropriate);
- Encourages collaboration between nonprofit organizations, community groups and hospitality businesses;
- Encourages applicants to demonstrate how many hotel stays will be generated by the grant activity;
- Cannot make grants to individuals.
Funding Information
- Grants from this fund range between $1,000 and $5,000.
- Multi-year funding will be considered, but the grant period may not exceed three years.
For more information, visit CFGCR.
