Applications are now being accepted for the Baytown Tourism Partnership Grant Program for Heritage Programs and Projects involving Historic Sites, and Historical Renovation and Preservation.
Donor Name: City of Baytown
State: Texas
City: Baytown
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/16/2022
Details:
The City Council approves a sum in the annual budget to assist non-profit corporations and organizations (Organizations) with funding projects involving Historic Renovation and Preservation, Historic Sites, and other Cultural Heritage Programs (the Project).
Qualifying Categories
Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 states that an Organization’s Project may qualify for HOT funds if the project falls within the definition as outlined in Texas Tax Code Chapter 351:
- Historical Restoration and Preservation: allows expenditures that will enhance historical restoration and preservation projects or activities, advertising such programs, and promotional programs to encourage tourists and convention delegates to visit the City’s preserved historic sites or museums. The law states that each expenditure must be allocated for projects and programs that directly promote and enhance the tourism, hotel and convention industries.
Eligibility Criteria
All applications must meet the following criteria:
- The Project is seeking funding for Heritage Programs and Projects involving Historic Sites, and Historical Renovation and Preservation.
- Properties and facilities that have regular hours, encourage visitation during those hours, and can document promotional advertising to potential tourists.
- The Project is taking place in the City of Baytown, and will utilize lodging properties located in the city for any programs held at the location.
- All funds received in prior years were used correctly, and the post event report was turned in within 60 days after the Project.
- The Organization supplied a marketing plan for the Facility that shows potential to attract visitors further than 75 miles outside of Baytown.
For more information, visit City of Baytown.
