Augusta County Tourism has announced the 2022 tourism grant program to support and expand tourism efforts within Augusta County.
Donor Name: Augusta County Economic Development
State: Virginia
County: Augusta County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/13/2022
Grant Size: up to $10,000
Details:
The Tourism Marketing & Expanded Facilities Grant Program will fund new marketing campaigns for local events or businesses in Augusta County, as well as the expansion of tourism-related facilities such as new venue spaces, renovations of unique destinations, and physical improvements that increase visitation. In this competitive application process, all projects must demonstrate how they will creatively impact and increase tourism in Augusta County.
All funding proposals must be for new projects, which can include a completely new physical renovation or venue expansion aimed at increasing visitation or a new and creative marketing campaign for an existing event or business.
Funding Information
Marketing campaigns, focused on boosting events, fairs, festivals, or other tourism destinations through advertising, design, printing, and promotions, are eligible to apply for up to $5,000. Tourism Facility Expansion projects, which take on physical upgrades of tourist destinations, may apply for up to $10,000. Augusta County has allocated a total of $20,000 for the 2022 Program.
Eligibility Criteria
All applications will be evaluated based on their projected impact on tourism from outside the region, the degree to which they encourage off-peak travel, the strength of their marketing and promotional plan, and their overall creativity and partnerships with other Augusta County businesses. Tourism facility expansions must also demonstrate how they will enhance visitors’ experiences, increase sales, and improve our local tourist destinations.
For more information, visit Augusta County Economic Development.