The Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau (HCCVB) is excited to launch its new Capital Grants Program, designed to support and enhance tourism and community development throughout Halifax County.
Donor Name: Halifax County Convention & Visitors Bureau (HCCVB)
State: North Carolina
County: Halifax County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/13/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
These funds have been established to stimulate economic growth by supporting non-profit visitor attractions in Halifax County, developing new visitor attractions, and enhancing and restoring existing structures. Primary consideration will be given to projects with the greatest potential for positive economic impact for tourism. The highest priority will be given to those projects that promote travel from outside Halifax County, which may generate overnight stays in the area accommodations. Funds will be granted for new bricks and mortar construction, existing building improvements, cultural and historical acquisitions, and conservation of artifacts.
Categories for Grant
Categories for grants have been established, and organizations may apply in only one category in an annual grant cycle:
- Bricks and Mortar
- Grant funds are awarded for traditional bricks and mortar, including construction for new projects. Funds may not be used to purchase land for future projects or to pay off loans for projects. Bricks and Mortar grants require a dollar-for-dollar match with a cap of $50,000 per organization over a five-year period.
- Museum Artifact and Conservation Care
- Grants may be awarded to museums in Halifax County to preserve and protect valuable artifacts through conservation practices, staffing, supplies, and, in rare instances, acquisition of artifacts of significance to the museum. No match is required for this grant, which is capped at $10,000 and available on an annual basis.
- Municipalities
- A $5,000 non-matching grant is available on an annual basis for tourism-related or community enhancement projects such as parks and recreation improvements, walking and biking trails, signage to tourism attractions nearby, and tourism-related projects of merit to the town.
Eligibility Criteria
The Bureau does not fund for-profit agencies. All qualified agencies must be located within Halifax County, be a government body, or defined as those having 501(c)(3) designations and meeting the legal requirements of the State of North Carolina and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Only one application per organization will be accepted in the January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 grant cycle. Two agencies recognized as the organizers or partners of a capital project cannot apply for the same funding. All agencies that apply for funding must have been in operation for at least three (3) years prior to being considered for a grant award.
For more information, visit HCCVB.
