The GO Laurel Highlands (GO LH) (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau) and the county of Somerset are seeking applications for its Somerset County Tourism Grant: Visitors Center.
Donor Name: GO Laurel Highlands (GO LH)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Somerset County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/07/2022
Details:
The money available for these grants is made possible by the collection of a lodging tax within the lodging community. This unique program allows for the enhancement and growth of a vibrant tourism product within the Laurel Highlands region. Grants are never a promise, but an opportunity.
Visitor Center Grants are available only for operation of a visitor center in a Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy recognized “Great Allegheny Passage Trail Town” in Somerset County. This includes expenses related to staffing the center (payroll, payroll taxes, and payroll fees).
General Guidelines
- All tourism grants are required to have a 25% match. The match can be 25% cash or 12.5% cash and 12.5% in-kind match.
- Applicants with open grants prior to 2021 are not eligible to apply for a 2023 Grant.
- Events that will not be continued annually do not qualify for grant funds.
- Applicants must provide the exact information requested in order to not be disqualified. This includes a W-9 form, Budget Worksheet, 501(c)(3) Determination Letter, and full list of your Board of Directors if applicable.
- Cooperative grants (more than on tourism entity working together) are strongly encouraged.
- Fax transmittals, e-mails, or handwritten applications will not be accepted.
- Granting decisions will be determined and notification will be announced in December 2022.
Key Dates
- Date grant funds must be utilized by | Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Due date for final reporting | Friday, March 29, 2024
For more information, visit Somerset County Tourism Grant: Visitors Center.