Applications will be accepted for projects that include plans to expand, construct, restore or renovate Massachusetts tourism destinations and attractions.
Donor Name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $250,000
Details:
Types of Grants
- Infrastructure
- Projects that are shovel-ready including but not limited: additions, renovations, or repair to an existing structure; recreation improvements (signage, kiosks); parking/transportation strategies and solutions
- Facilities
- Projects related but not limited to: garbage management solutions; restroom facility updates; ADA accessibility, systems upgrades and replacements
- Design and Engineering
- Funding for design, engineering and permitting related to tourism projects. Design and engineering grants must be directly connected with a capital project and lead to completion of the project within a 3-year time frame.
Funding Information
- Level 1 (<49,999)
- Level 2 ($50,000-$149,999)
- Level 3 ($150,000-$250,000)
Eligibility Criteria
- A public agency, municipality, or nonprofit organization incorporated in Massachusetts with 501(c)3, 501(c)4, 501(c)5, 501(c)6, status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that does one of the following: Produces, promotes, or presents tourism attractions and activities for the public and/or Provides public access to physical collections and exhibits
- Organization must be located in Massachusetts and in operation for at least two consecutive years since January 2020.
- Agency must be in good standing with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and city/town: Must be current on all taxes due through December 31, 2021; and have active and valid state licenses/registrations, if applicable
Organizations previously awarded MOTT DDC.
Applications must be complete, must include all required documentation and be submitted through the online portal, by the deadline, in order to be considered. - Applicants are encouraged to indicate how they are addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organization.
For more information, visit Destination Development Capital (DDC) Program.