Virginia Tourism Corporation: Tourism Industry Funding Opportunities

Posted on by Department of Housing and Community Development

Discover the Who / What / When / Where / Why of a Grant Opportunity!

VA250 Tourism Marketing Program & Tourism Development Finance Program

The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is excited to present a monthly grants opportunity brief that could be a game-changer for your growing Communities! This brief is designed to empower and uplift Communities throughout the Commonwealth, equipping them with the necessary resources to thrive. Explore our (DHCD) programs for more detailed grant information, including but not limited to Community Business Launch (CBL), Enterprise Zone (EZ), Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF), Virginia Main Street (VMS) and GO Virginia (GOVA).

VA250 Tourism Marketing Program

Who (Applicants)

What (Projects)

  • Reimbursable grant program to leverage existing marketing funds
  • Requires a research-based marketing plan surrounding America 250th Commemoration

When (Dates of Importance)

  • Summer Round – currently open
  • Application due: September 17, 2024

Where (Application Instructions)

Why (Max Funding)

  • Grants up to $10,000 (reimbursement, not upfront)
  • 1:1 cash match required

Tourism Development Finance Program

Who (Applicants)

  • Economic development organizations

What (Projects)

  • Quarterly tax rebates contributing to capital investment of new tourism projects

When (Dates of Importance)

  • Currently open
  • Application due: Open year round

Where (Application Instructions)

Why (Max Funding)

  • EDI identifies and proves a deficiency for new tourism product(s) based on high visitor demand

Click here to learn more about these and other Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) grants!

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