Local Recreation Grants

This program provides financial support to major sporting events in Allegheny County that can boost the local economy and attract visitors, covering costs like marketing, venue rentals, and production expenses.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in Broward County to implement programs that improve financial stability and support individuals and families facing economic challenges.

The Jackson County grant in Missouri is a competitive funding opportunity for community-based nonprofits that provide basic, emergency, quality of life, and support services to underserved residents, with a focus on health, human services, and self-sufficiency, and is disbursed on a quarterly reimbursement basis.

The Tourism Grant Program offered by the Town of Matthews is designed to provide financial assistance to organizations that deliver events or programs promoting visitation and tourism in Matthews. Donor Name: Town of Matthews State: North Carolina Town: Matthews Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant is funded solely through tourism related taxes (hotel occupancy, prepared food & beverage, car rentals). Eligibility Criteria  Organizations must have a current non-profit status Promotion of tourism and visitation to Matthews must be a goal of the project listed on the application Programs should have short and/or long-term potential of attracting visitors to Matthews Organizations receiving grants are required to submit a post project report Programs listed on the application must take place between July 1, 2024 – June 13, 2025; Programs that take place prior to grant award decisions are eligible Grant funding remaining unspent must be returned to the Town of Matthews by June 30, 2025 Submitted applications must include all information requested. For more information, visit Town of Matthews.

The Tourism Assistance Grant Program is to assist Fayette County-based organizations in promoting a positive image to potential visitors, generate overnight visits, extend visitor stays, create a desire to return, and enhance the tourism industry through creative planning and marketing. Donor Name: Fayette County Travel & Tourism Bureau State: Ohio County: Fayette County (OH) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/25/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information The maximum grant available per project annually will be $5,000.00. Eligibility Requirements Grant applications must meet the following requirements:  The project to be funded must have the probability of increasing tourism and/or recreational activity in Fayette County.  The stability and public awareness of the project will be a supporting factor for grant approval. Organizations requesting funding must be working to raise funds themselves. For more information, visit FCTTB.

The City of Battle Ground is offering grants to help fund programs that attract tourists to Battle Ground. Donor Name: City of Battle Ground State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Tourism creates opportunity and a positive economic impact on the local community. Funding is granted for the marketing or operations of special events, programs, and activities designed to bring visitors to Battle Ground. Previous grants included funding for wayfinding signs, marketing materials, and event operations. For more information, visit City of Battle Ground.

The City of Marion is now accepting grant applications from any non-profit organization for a project that increases tourism within Marion. Donor Name: City of Marion State: Iowa City: Marion Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The funding source for these grants is the City’s share of taxes collected on overnight stays at hotels and motels within the city. Funding Information Approximately $50,000 is expected to be available for the competitive grant program in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Eligibility Criteria  Non-profit Organizations are eligible to apply. For more information, visit City of Marion.

This program provides commercial property owners in Palm Desert with free or low-cost bicycle racks and installation to encourage cycling and improve accessibility.