The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program.
Donor Name: Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development Planning and Tourism (EDPT)
State: New York
County: Cattaraugus County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/06/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant program utilizes a portion of the bed tax to fund initiatives that advertise and promote new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions, and experiences aimed at attracting visitors for extended stays, overnight trips, and day excursions. The program emphasizes the importance of initiatives that enhance visitor experiences through the development of specific themes and significant attractions.
Eligible Advertising
EDPT will provide the necessary items for the following advertisements:
- Radio Advertising –Enchanted Mountains Jingle must be used.
- Television and Web Video Advertising
- Newspaper, Magazine, Travel Guide, Newsletter, Special Edition Inserts
- Internet Advertisements
- Brochure, Flyer & Poster Printing
- Promotion of special package promotions.
Eligibility Criteria
Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities – The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.
Ranking Criteria of Applications
- Increase economic impact
- Increase overall visitations to County
- Create longer stays and overnight visits
- Involve collaboration among communities, attractions and events
- Promotion of niche activities and experiences that will enhance new visitor interest into the County
- Emphasize NEW marketing and or development rather than existing activities
- Involve partnering with various accommodations for package development and promotions.
For more information, visit EDPT.
