The Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund is seeking grant applications to help build and sustain Albany County tourism destinations, attractions, events and other tourism-related activities.
Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
State: New York
County: Albany County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/08/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 and $5,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
Funding Priorities
This fund was established to support Albany County’s hospitality industry by funding programs that will help build and sustain Albany County tourism destinations, attractions, events and other tourism-related activities.
Funding Information
- Grants from this fund range between $1,000 and $5,000.
Grant Period
- Multi-year funding will be considered, but the grant period may not exceed three years.
Eligibility Criteria
- Located in Albany County.
- Events of a permanent nature that support and enhance tourism infrastructure and the positive image of Albany as a destination.
- Activities that will increase attendance and tourism within Albany County.
- Capital campaigns and requests for capital expenditures.
- Challenge grants where grants may be used as matches for other foundations’ grants.
- In addition, the Fund:
- Will consider grants spread over a specific number of years (when appropriate);
- Encourages collaboration between nonprofit organizations, community groups and hospitality businesses.
- Encourages applicants to demonstrate how many hotel stays will be generated by the grant activity.
- Cannot make grants to individuals.
For more information, visit Community Foundation.