2026 Tourism Growth Initiative Program (Pennsylvania) - fundsforNGOs

The Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is partnering with Discover Bedford County to administer their 2026 Tourism Growth Initiative Program.

Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies

State: Pennsylvania

County: Bedford County (PA)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 07/01/2026

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Tourism Growth Initiative (TGI) is a competitive grant opportunity for larger marketing projects and destination development. Funding decisions are guided by Discover Bedford County’s 2025-2030 Strategic Tourism Development Plan and comply with the Pennsylvania Tourism Promotion Act.

Goals

Priority will be given to projects that meet the following objectives:

Generate measurable economic and tourism impact in Bedford County.
Strengthen regional perception and awareness of Bedford County as a destination.
Deliver clear, complete, and well-executed applications.
Support overnight visitation and off-peak travel growth.

Eligible Expenses

Paid media placements (print, radio, TV, digital, social media)

Boosted social media content or paid campaigns
Website and email advertising related to visitor outreach
Signage or wayfinding for tourism assets
Capital enhancements tied to visitor experience
Video and photo production for destination marketing
Digital tools (QR codes, self-guided tour platforms, apps)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be a nonprofit organization or municipality located in Bedford County.
Propose a tourism-related project, event, or initiative that targets visitors from outside the county.
Have an active Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
Be in good standing with any prior Discover Bedford County grant obligations.

Ineligibility