Shores & Islands Ohio, the Destination Marketing Organization for Erie and Ottawa counties, announces the availability for the 2026 Destination Development Grant Program.
Donor Name: Shores & Islands Ohio
State: Ohio
County: Erie County (OH), Ottawa County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/25/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Destination Development Grant Program has been created to assist organizations and businesses in the Shores & Islands Ohio (S&IO) region in developing projects that will attract and engage visitors and residents, serve and educate regional tourism partners, and generate economic growth for the community through travel and tourism development.
Projects should align with Shores & Islands Ohio’s mission and strategic plan and increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the area. Projects should target the development of quality-of-place amenities, attractions, and facilities that enhance the visitor and resident experience and foster connectivity within the specific community and Erie/Ottawa County.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants could include, but are not limited to, local governments, for-profit enterprises, and non-profit organizations.
For more information, visit Shores & Islands Ohio.
