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Join GrantWatch as we hit the road with tourism and travel grants for nonprofits and other agencies this summer!<\/strong> Just imagine, you’re driving across the country to visit relatives, take that much-needed sabbatical alone, or sightseeing with your besties. Isn’t it nice to stop and stay overnight in a charming little hotspot of a town? Grants make it possible! After all, travel is a powerful tool for research, education, and cultural exchange. It’s also the perfect way to spend quality time with your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism and travel grants give communities a boost by funding historic preservation, sports venues, festivals, and tourist attractions. These grants help create jobs, strengthen local economies, and protect cultural heritage. That\u2019s why GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong> is hitting the road with travel and tourism grants<\/a><\/strong>. In fact, if you\u2019re a nonprofit or local business, these grants are for you! What\u2019s more, GrantWatch has nearly 400 of these grants in our database. The following list highlights current opportunities curated from that extensive collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hit the Road with Travel and Tourism Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Designate Locations of Cultural Significance<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding recognizes folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Agencies to Promote Tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Washington nonprofits for programs and projects that promote local tourism. Funding is for festivals, cultural activities, and special events, or to operate tourism facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Promote Local Tourism and Enhance the Quality of Life<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofits to strengthen the local tourism industry and enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding supports special events, tourism promotion and tourism-related facilities, beautification of public spaces, and enhancing the downtown districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recreation, Sporting, and Tourism Events<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Prince Edward Island organizations for events that have a positive economic impact. Funding is for events that increase tourism to the local area. Eligible types of activities include sporting, recreational, and tourism events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nunavu<\/a><\/strong>t Tourism Businesses for Business Improvement Activities<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Up to $10,000 to Nunavut tourism-related businesses for business improvement activities benefiting eligible communities. Funding assists Inuit-owned enterprises by supporting services and projects like marketing initiatives, equipment, safety gear, and planning activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonprofits and For-Profits to Foster Tourism<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations for projects and events to foster tourism in eligible regions. Funding supports activities that draw visitors and increase overnight stays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors<\/a><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Grants to Washington organizations for events that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors. Funding is for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and\/or maintenance of tourism-related facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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