Grant Fund for Small Business and Nonprofits to Boost Tourism

GrantID: 43227

Grant Funding Amount Low: Open

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: Open

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Summary

A regional event support grant is available annually to for-profit businesses and nonprofit groups that organize special gatherings aimed at boosting tourism and community engagement within a Maryland county. This program helps cover local service and permit fees associated with events that attract visitors from outside the area and promote overnight stays.


Eligible applicants include small businesses with a local presence and registered nonprofits. The grant offers up to $25,000 per organization each fiscal year, with the ability to apply funds toward up to five distinct events. Instead of direct cash awards, funds are used to offset qualifying expenses, making it easier to manage event-related costs.


The intent of the funding is to make hosting impactful events more financially feasible, helping organizers deliver memorable experiences without straining resources. By reducing permit and service fee burdens, the program encourages initiatives that generate measurable local economic impact, including increased visitor spending, enhanced regional visibility, and enriched community vibrancy. High-priority projects are those expected to attract attendees from beyond the immediate area and support sustainable tourism development.


Funding decisions operate on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the fiscal year and continue until the available grant pool is exhausted. To participate, organizers must plan events in alignment with local scheduling and budgeting timelines, submitting necessary permits and cost estimates in advance to be considered for assistance.


This annual grant opportunity empowers small businesses and nonprofits to elevate the quality and frequency of public events. By offsetting fees, it enables recipients to invest in creative programming, improve visitor experiences, and foster long-term destination growth. Participants benefit from increased exposure, community engagement, and the ability to host well-executed events with reduced upfront financial risk. Recipients may reapply in subsequent years, keeping their event programming dynamic and sustainable.


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Overview

This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Business & Commerce, Community/Economic Development, Small Business, Travel & Tourism .