488 Tourism Grants

Discover grants for travel and tourism development and marketing. Funding supports cultural tourism events and festivals. Additional grants fund educational travel and professional development through travel.

Filter this list of travel and tourism grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for tourism marketing, cultural festivals, or educational travel programs. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for tourism boards growing local tourism.

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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Culture and Tourism

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, and municipalities to promote cultural activities and tourism in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage tourism and support the operation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 141930
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development efforts. Funding is intended for professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 147817
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for tourism opportunities in eligible locations that attract visitors from out of the region. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with events designed to generate trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 179788
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Cultural Heritage Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, academic institutions, research centers, and tribal entities for events and projects related to heritage and culture in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help plan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222319
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Historic Restoration and Tourism

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for historic restoration and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 190754
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Grants to Texas Artists and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents and Tourists

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas artists and nonprofit arts organizations for arts and culture initiatives to benefit residents and tourists in eligible regions. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, public art projects, operating expenses, and classes that include a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215330
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Grants to Texas Musicians, Promoters, and Venues to Advance the Music Industry

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 224377
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and marketing organizations for projects and events that promote local tourism in eligible regions. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for the prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 149037
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Grants to Oregon Entities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 150849
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Grants to Kansas Organizations for Events and Activities that Encourage Overnight Tourism in E...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas organizations in eligible areas for projects, activities, and events that encourage tourism and overnight visits. Eligible projects are those that are designed to promote economic growth, particularly through overnight stays in loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 167331
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Grants to Colorado Destination Marketing Organizations to Increase Statewide Tourism

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Colorado destination marketing organizations and tourism industry associations for projects and initiatives to enhance tourism throughout the state. Funding is intended for marketing campaigns related to travel and tourism. Eligible projects must be new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175963
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit residents and visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational programming, community events, Native Hawaiian cultural programs, and projects that enhance the sen...

GrantWatch ID#: 225397
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Museums and Historical Societies for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit museums and county historical societies for general operating support. Funding is intended to promote the museum community and assist historical societies and museums that are not receiving funding from other state sources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 148874
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Tribes, and DMOs to Foster Tourism Across the State

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and DMOs to increase tourism to communities across the state. Funding may be used for services contracted through a third-party vendor, advertising, trade shows, and eligible Explore Minnesota progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 156102
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Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Increase Tourism in Their Communities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Tennessee marketing, regional, and tourism organizations to increase tourism to their communities. Funding is intended to increase visitation, broaden the impact of marketing communication, and generate travel-related revenue. Tourism marketing efforts c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222595
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to encourage professional and academic development. Eligible applicants are from groups that are underrepresented in the field of medicine. Successful applicants will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 223185
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Career Development

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to support professional development. Successful applicants will receive a travel stipend, free registration at a medical conference, and a certificate. The intent of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223186
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Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Washington organizations and agencies for activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, festivals, tourism facilities, and marketing projects. The grant program invests in community events and projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229400
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Contracts to Pennsylvania Incorporated Entities to Operate Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Deadline: 08/21/26

Contracts to Pennsylvania incorporated entities to build, operate, and maintain electric vehicle charging stations in eligible counties. Funding is intended for charging stations that will be available for public use, including locations primarily intended to serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 229439

Cooperative Agreements to Washington, DC Entities for a Foreign Exchange Leadership Program

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to manage a foreign exchange leadership program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Organizations will be expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222468

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. First-time applicants must attend a workshop or contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218304

Grants for Massachusetts Organizations for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...

GrantWatch ID#: 146143

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Schools for Projects that Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote and operate events and programs in the focus areas of nature, culture, and art. Applicants must hold eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 186312

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Local Agencies, and Farmers' Markets to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...

GrantWatch ID#: 140294

Grants to Tennessee County and City Governments for Capital Projects that Attract Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Tennessee city and county governments for capital projects that attract tourism to the state. The purpose of funding is to help communities develop tourism-generated economic impact by improving tourism assets. Eligible projects include stage and boat ra...

GrantWatch ID#: 182752

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231345

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

Grants to Israel Alumni of Fulbright Programs for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Israel alumni of Fulbright programs for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of activities including international travel for conferences or research, access to specialized facilities, pilot projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230147

Grants to Maryland Local Jurisdictions and Nonprofits to Foster Cultural Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations for activities to foster cultural heritage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects such as educational programs, events, tours, exhibits, planning, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146971

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Groups to Foster Local Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi organizations and groups for projects and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop quality marketing programs and sales outreach to attract visitors to the area. Eligible programs increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 149307

Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Agencies for Projects to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi organizations, government agencies, and associations for projects to increase tourism in eligible locations. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: attractions and public use facilities, festivals and...

GrantWatch ID#: 163802

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Yukon Nonprofits and Community Organizations to Support Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Yukon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations to support events and celebrations. Consideration will be given to organizations that promote environmentally friendly and active transportation (bus, carpool, bikin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172783

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include education, culture, ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174761

Grants to Utah Agencies and OHV Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Motorized Recreation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and OHV nonprofits for projects that improve and maintain motorized recreation facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas that include, but are not limited to, search and resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186946

Grants to Texas IHEs and Agencies for Training Opportunities for Law Enforcement Officers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas school districts, institutions of higher education, local government agencies, and other schools for expenses related to law enforcement personnel training. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 205360

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of child advocacy, arts, natural resources and conservation, parks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208912

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community and Tourism Development Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that attract visitors, foster redevelopment, strengthen local communities, and beautify the area. All projects considered for a gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213805

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower individuals and organizations by turning impactful ideas into reality. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218867

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Dance-Related Costs for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist students with disabilities with dance-related expenses. Funding is intended for costs such as tuition, costumes, shoes, special equipment, and travel stipends, which students with Down syndr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221207

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and tribal entities to promote tourism. Funding is intended to assist tourism communities, travel industry businesses, and destination marketing organizations wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222264

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that demonstrate an ability to generate overnight visitors to the areas. The grant program encourages all event organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223563

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $700 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to build capacity and promote professional development. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224632

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and For-Profits for Tourism-Related Events and Attractions

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations for tourism-related events, attractions, festivals, and other activities that attract visitors to eligible regions. Funding may be used for marketing, promotion, and product development for attractions of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231664

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to Wisconsin Destination Marketing Organizations to Host Conventions and Meetings

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Wisconsin Tribes and destination marketing organizations to host conventions and meetings. Funding is intended to promote the conomic development of the host area, including an increase in overnight hotel stays and spending at local venu...

GrantWatch ID#: 129416

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Local Tourism and Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations to strengthen the local tourism industry and enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of activities and programs, including special events, tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 149614
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