Grant Programs

Delaware County Tourism Promotion and Development Grant Program

The Delaware County Occupancy Tax was enacted into law by the Board of Supervisors for the purposes of creating a dedicated funding stream to promote and develop the tourism industry within Delaware County and stimulating economic growth.  Funds raised through the occupancy tax will be utilized to support the implementation of programs designed to promote and increase tourism in Delaware County, as well as projects relating to capital and infrastructure investments supporting the further development of this industry.

This program will provide funding assistance to initiatives proposed by the Tourism Promotion Agency for Delaware County that are in the furtherance of their mission to grow the economy and create jobs by dramatically increasing visitors, visitor frequency, and visitor spending in Delaware County.  Applications for funding assistance will be accepted for specific program activities that are separate and distinct from the agency’s operating budget.

Grant awards are made by the Delaware County Board of Supervisors on recommendation of the Tourism Advisory Board.  Only those proposals that are both recommended by the Tourism Advisory Board and approved by the Delaware County Board of Supervisors will receive funding, regardless of the availability of funds.

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Delaware County Economic Development is excited to announce that the 2025 cycle of Tourism Promotion grants is now open. There are two grants currently accepting applications.

All applications are due no later than 5 pm EST on February 28th, 2025. 

 Tourism Promotion Grant for Non-Profits

     Below are the funding categories:

• Arts & Culture
  Maximum funding available per project: $1,200
• Community Celebrations
  Maximum funding available per project: $1,200
  * Note: Community Celebrations limited to serving the local community without a strategy for growth or not seeking to attract non-county visitors will not be funded.
• Promotions & Marketing
  Maximum funding available per project: $5,000
• Capital Improvements
  Maximum funding available per project: $5,000
• Major Capital Improvements
  Maximum funding available per project: $25,000
  * Note: This grant category will be reserved for one or two large scale capital improvement projects. Additional documentation will be required for this funding category. Please contact the office for more information.

Tourism Business Development Grants

Below are the funding categories:

• Code Compliance Assistance
  Maximum funding per project – $1,000
• Business Cooperative Promotions & Marketing
  Maximum funding per project – $2,500
• Lodging Business Capital Improvement
  Maximum funding per project- $10,000

Grant Assistance

In addition to the tourism grant program, Delaware County Economic Development will work with businesses and nonprofit entities to identify any existing grants that other organizations may offer. We post grants on our website and social media channels regularly.

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