Department Of Commerce Tourism Grant Program Open
Montana Commerce Department Director Tara Rice announced Oct. 15 the department will begin accepting applications for the Tourism Grant Program from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 for the 2021 grant cycle.
The Tourism Grant Program funds projects that strengthen Montana’s economy through the development and enhancement of Montana’s tourism and recreation industry. A total of $750,000 is available for projects that develop and enhance tourism and recreation products that have the potential to increase non-resident visitation.
“Montanans in the tourism and recreation industries are finding innovative ways to adapt to the ever-changing realities of the global COVID-19 pandemic,” said Commerce Director Tara Rice. “The Department of Commerce looks forward to supporting tourism and recreation projects as we recognize that while so many aspects of our daily lives have changed, one thing remains truer than ever: Montana is the best place to live, work and play.”
Projects funded in the 2021 cycle must be completed by June of 2022. Entities in Montana that are eligible to apply for a Tourism Grant include registered non-profit 501(c) organizations and city, tribal or county governments.
Funds will be awarded to tourism and recreation projects that fall within the categories of: arts/culture/ heritage preservation, including projects that preserve, protect or restore Montana’s arts, culture and/or heritage treasures; visitor facility upgrades/ construction and niche product development for projects of interest to non-resident visitors as identified in the Montana Destination Brand Research Study.
The Tourism Grant Program is funded by the Lodging Facility Use Tax. Learn more and apply for a Tourism Grant at MARKETMT.COM/ TOURISMGRANTS.
