SCVA Tourism Grant Program – New York - fundsforNGOs

The SCVA Tourism Grant Program represents a strategic reinvestment of lodging tax revenues collected throughout Sullivan County.

Donor Name: Sulivan Catskill Visitors Association

State: New York

County: Sullivan County (NY)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 12/16/2025

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

Types of Grants

Roomnight-Focused Grants
- The largest funding category because it directly aligns with the lodging tax revenue source. These grants must demonstrate clear overnight visitation impact.
Arts & Culture Enhancement
- A crucial category for developing unique local identities that differentiate Sullivan County’s communities.
Hamlet & Micro-Brand Grants
- Supports cultural tourism development, particularly during shoulder seasons when traditional outdoor attractions have less appeal.
Events & Festivals Support
- Focused on events that create destination appeal and encourage multi-day visits, not just attendance.

Eligible Uses

Roomnight-Focused Grants
- Lodging-linked promotions or packages
- Event-driven campaigns with proven visitor draw
- Tech incentives for lodging data sharing
- Digital ad co-ops with regional hospitality partners
Arts & Culture Enhancement
- Exhibitions or installations designed for visitors
- Artist residencies with public-facing programming
- Venue enhancements that support tourism use
- Arts festivals with multi-day visitor appeal
Hamlet & Micro-Brand Grants
- Logo and brand identity development
- Seasonal campaigns tied to destination marketing strategy
- Interpretive signage, wayfinding, and storytelling elements
- Walking tours, maps, or history-focused projects
Events & Festivals Support
- Event production support or vendor hiring
- Ticketing, logistics, or ADA accessibility upgrades
- Event marketing that actively promotes overnight visitation
- Safety, traffic management, or visitor-flow improvements.