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Sign up to see the full listTravel and tourism grants provide funding to support destination marketing, cultural preservation, and sustainable tourism initiatives. The following grants help nonprofits and agencies promote economic growth, attract visitors, and preserve local heritage.
Find 76 funding opportunities for travel and tourism initiatives, with $33.7M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to tailored grants, offering tools for tracking deadlines, customized searches, and insights to boost tourism and cultural engagement.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Travel and Tourism grants?
Most grants are due in the second quarter.
Nonprofits working on cultural tourism, protecting local heritage, or running community travel programs can apply for travel and tourism grants. These grants also support groups focused on sustainable travel, eco-friendly practices, and boosting local economies through tourism.
Grants for travel and tourism typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q2 and Q3 quarters, with 31.5% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is last quarter.
The travel and tourism grant money helps grow tourism while keeping local cultures alive and supporting small businesses. Grant providers want to make travel experiences better by protecting nature and celebrating cultural diversity.
On average, grants for travel and tourism provide funding between $1,000 and $30,050,000, with typical awards falling around $26,625 (median) and $561,755 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Major funders of travel and tourism grants are states’ tourism departments. the Appalachian Regional Commission is one of the notable agencies funding these grants.
State and local governments also provide funding through their tourism departments. Private foundations like the France-Merrick Foundation and Alaska Conservation Foundation focus on environmental conservation.
To qualify, nonprofits need to explain how their work ties into tourism goals and benefits local communities. Partnering with nearby businesses, historical groups, or government agencies can strengthen applications.
To improve grant success, nonprofits should:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
Instrumentl simplifies the grant search process by curating travel and tourism grants that align with your nonprofit’s mission. It also provides tools for tracking application deadlines, organizing proposals, and analyzing funder priorities. See how Phoenix Children's Foundation saved time with Instrumentl.