The Town of Fort Mill is seeking applications for its Accommodations Tax Grant Program.
Donor Name: Town of Fort Mill
State: South Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Through the Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Grant Program, the Town of Fort Mill makes grant funds available to nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the tourism industry with an emphasis on overnight accommodations in the Town of Fort Mill. The funds come from the state accommodations tax (ATAX), the mandatory 2% charge applied to accommodations.
Projects and activities such as events, festivals, arts and cultural tourism, historical attractions/events, conferences, conventions and others may receive funding through the program.Fort Mill Accommodations Tax Committee reviews the applications and makes recommendations to Town Council on the distribution of ATAX funds.
Funding Information
Projects approved at $999 or less do not require the 25% match by the applicant.
Grant Period
October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
As required by State Statute, organizations and/or projects to be funded by ATAX Funds must have their primary mission the attraction of tourists to the Town of Fort Mill. Each funding proposal will be reviewed individually to determine the potential impact it will have on the Town’s tourism efforts.
The Town of Fort Mill encourages projects which “leverage” ATAX funds as “matching” or “challenge” grants and/or which stimulate or add to the financial support contributed to the project by private and commercial/industry purposes. The Committee generally will not consider applications proposing to use any portion of ATAX funds to retire debt or to cover previously incurred expenses or operating losses.
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The project or event must take place between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.
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This grant program operates on a reimbursement basis.
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Requests for reimbursement are made following the completion of the project (event) or at one or more times during the year (year-round project).
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Complete documentation of each expense including proof of payment is required for reimbursement. • Marketing and advertising should target audiences outside a 50-mile radius of Fort Mill.
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The grant cannot be used to fund items that will be sold. (t-shirts, etc.)
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Brochures and other print pieces should include the statement: “Funding assistance provided by the Fort Mill Accommodations Tax Grant Program.” Promotional items should include “Fort Mill, SC.
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Respond to all blanks/questions on the application. If something doesn’t apply, please type N/A.
For more information, visit Town of Fort Mill.
