The City of Charleston Accommodations Tax Grant funds are designated specifically for tourism-related activities, as required by South Carolina law.
Donor Name: City of Charleston
State: South Carolina
City: Charleston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/27/2023
Details:
Accommodations Tax Grants are provided though revenue received by the City for its share of the 2% lodging tax levied by the State of South Carolina. These monies can only be used for activities related to tourism, including: advertising and promotion of tourism; promotion of the arts and cultural events; support for facilities where civic and cultural activities take place; additional health, safety and public services for tourists; transportation shuttles; visitor information centers; and waterfront erosion control and repair. The funds are awarded to non-profit organizations. An Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, mandated by the State and composed of seven representatives of the hospitality industry, reviews applications for funding and makes recommendations to City Council for the award of these funds.
Data to support tourism impact is required.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations that support and increase tourism through the promotion of the arts and cultural events and/or through the operation of facilities for artistic and cultural activities are eligible to apply for assistance.
Before submitting your application, please check to ensure that you have included the following:
- your IRS Letter (if applicable),
- a list of officers, staff and board members,
- Completed application with all required signatures.
- a copy of your confirmation letter of registration from the SC Secretary of State’s Division of Public Charities
For more information, visit City of Charleston.
