Tourism Promotion Grant program provides funding assistance to initiatives proposed by the Tourism Promotion Agency for Delaware County that are in the furtherance of their mission to grow the economy and create jobs by dramatically increasing visitors, visitor frequency, and visitor spending in Delaware County.
Donor Name: Delaware County Economic Development
State: New York
County: Delaware County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Delaware County Occupancy Tax was enacted into law by the Board of Supervisors for the purposes of creating a dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry within Delaware County and stimulating economic growth. Funds raised through the occupancy tax will be utilized to support the implementation of programs designed to promote and increase tourism in Delaware County, as well as projects relating to capital and infrastructure investments supporting the further development of this industry.
Funding Categories
- Arts & Culture
- Maximum funding available per project: $1,200
- Community Celebrations
- Maximum funding available per project: $1,200
- Promotions & Marketing
- Maximum funding available per project: $5,000
- Capital Improvements
- Maximum funding available per project: $5,000
- Major Capital Improvements
- Maximum funding available per project: $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Under New York State Law, not all entities are eligible to receive funding from a County government. Only municipalities, nonprofit corporations and certain not-for-profit entities are eligible for funding.
- Applicants, that are otherwise ineligible, may apply under the fiscal sponsorship of a municipality or non-profit organization with the formal approval of such entity. Non-municipal applicants will be required to submit proof of nonprofit status in the form of an IRS determination letter or documentation of formal municipal fiscal sponsorship. Collaboration between for-profit and not-for-profit organizations is encouraged as long as the lead agent is eligible under NY State Municipal Law to receive funding from a County.
For more information, visit Delaware County Economic Development.
