The City of Greenville is requesting applications for its 2026-2027 programs and activities supported by the Municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax.
Donor Name: City of Greenville
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/25/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
By law of the State of Texas, the City of Greenville collects a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) from hotels, bed & breakfasts, and other lodging facilities. Under state law, the revenue from the HOT may be used only to directly promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry. Chapter 351 of the Tax Code states that the use of HOT funds is limited to:
- Convention Centers and Visitor Information Centers
- Registration of Convention Delegates
- Advertising, Solicitations, and Promotions that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry
- Promotions of the Arts that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry
- Historical Restoration and Preservation Activities that Directly Promote Tourism and the Hotel and Convention Industry
- Sporting Event Expenses that Substantially Increase Economic Activity at Hotels
- Funding transportation systems for transporting tourists from hotels to and near the city
- Signage directing tourists to sights and attractions that are visited frequently by hotel guests in the municipality
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations submitting applications for funding must ensure that their program increases hotel occupancy and promotes tourism in Greenville.
For more information, visit City of Greenville.
