Tourism Capital grants support significant investments in visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major cultural and recreational attractions.
Donor Name: Tompkins County
State: New York
County: Tompkins County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000.
Uses of Funds
The funds can be used for design, renovation, and new building projects; investments in unique permanent installations such as exhibits; and feasibility studies of potential capital projects.
Supported Activities
- Past projects funded include the Dryden Rail Trail
- Stewart Park Inclusive Playground
- renovation of Discover Cayuga Lake’s charter boat for eco-cruises;
- Tompkins Center for History and Culture buildout
- visitor amenities for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail.
What is Eligible for Funding?
- Capital Investment Projects
- New construction and renovation projects are eligible. The project may provide expansion or renovation to existing facilities or may be a new facility. Project will typically be valued at $75,000 or higher. Grant funds may contribute up to one-third (33%) of eligible costs that include:
- Acquisition of land
- Acquisition, construction, and renovation of buildings
- Acquisition of furnishings, equipment, permanent exhibitions, and other capital improvements designed to serve or promote tourism over a minimum of five years
- Design services for the project
- New construction and renovation projects are eligible. The project may provide expansion or renovation to existing facilities or may be a new facility. Project will typically be valued at $75,000 or higher. Grant funds may contribute up to one-third (33%) of eligible costs that include:
- Feasibility Studies
- Studies should lead to a capital investment as described above. Eligible projects include:
- Concept-level design and determination of cost estimates
- Tourism plan for a capital project
- Business plan for a capital project.
- Studies should lead to a capital investment as described above. Eligible projects include:
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations designated as 501(c)3.
- Municipalities within Tompkins County.
- Farmers Markets.
For more information, visit Tompkins County.
