Tourism Capital grants support significant investments in visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major cultural and recreational attractions.
Donor Name: Tompkins County
State: New York
County: Tompkins County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/26/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Grants range from $5,000 to $100,000.
Uses of Funds
The funds can be used for design, renovation, and new building projects; investments in unique permanent installations such as exhibits; and feasibility studies of potential capital projects.
Supported Activities

Past projects funded include the Dryden Rail Trail
Stewart Park Inclusive Playground
renovation of Discover Cayuga Lake’s charter boat for eco-cruises;
Tompkins Center for History and Culture buildout
visitor amenities for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail.

What is Eligible for Funding?

Capital Investment Projects

New construction and renovation projects are eligible. The project may provide expansion or renovation to existing facilities or may be a new facility. Project will typically be valued at $75,000 or higher. Grant funds may contribute up to one-third (33%) of eligible costs that include:

Acquisition of land
Acquisition, construction, and renovation of buildings
Acquisition of furnishings, equipment, permanent exhibitions, and other capital improvements designed to serve or promote tourism over a minimum of five years
Design services for the project

Feasibility Studies

Studies should lead to a capital investment as described above. Eligible projects include:

Concept-level design and determination of cost estimates
Tourism plan for a capital project
Business plan for a capital project.

Eligibility Criteria

Nonprofit organizations designated as 501(c)3.
Municipalities within Tompkins County.
Farmers Markets.

For more information, visit Tompkins County.