The Granville Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is seeking qualified grant applicants for the 2024 mini-grant program.
Donor Name: Granville Tourism Development Authority (GTDA)
State: North Carolina
County: Granville County (NC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Granville TDA’s mini-grant program seeks to assist Granville County organizations and agencies in the promotion and marketing of events and activities that encourage tourism and create an economic impact. Funded projects should create visitor spending with a goal of helping stimulate events/activities that can grow and eventually thrive on their own merit, without direct funding. Any approved funding should be considered as a supplemental resource only.
Priority will be given to projects that encourage out-of-county visitors, with primary consideration given to those that promote the Granville TDA’s mission of marketing the area as a travel destination. The tourism industry’s definition of a “visitor” is an individual trekking outside of 50 miles to attend an event or activity. Events planned for off-peak times may receive higher priority.
Funding Information
Total funding of any event, project, or program will not be greater than 25% of the total project budget and will not exceed $5,000. Included with request can be a ONE-TIME artist/entertainment allowance up to $1000.
Grant Period
July 2024-June 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants eligible for grant funding must be a Granville County-based community group, non-profit organization, county municipalities or recognized community within the county lines. For-profit groups cannot apply for grant funds unless the event’s proceeds will go to a community supported event (i.e. fundraiser).
- Primary consideration will be given to projects/programs with demonstrated/defined potential for positive economic impact to projects that promote travel and the GTDA’s mission of promoting the area as a destination and increase occupancy rates in Granville County through day and weekend visits. Events planned for off-peak times may receive higher priority and first consideration by the GTDA.
- Projects must promote out-of-county visitors, extending its reach beyond a local impact. The national definition of a visitor is an individual tracking outside of 50 miles to attend an event or activity. The GTDA definition will include visitors from neighboring areas (ex. Vance, Wake, Durham, Virginia, etc.).
For more information, visit TDA.