US Sector Grants

Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants

The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Destination Development

Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.

Business Improvement

Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.

Skills & Training

The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.

US Tourism & Hospitality Grants

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Skip Instant Grants

Offers funding opportunities announced a few days in advance, typically twice a week, with deadlines on Tuesdays and Fridays; applicants must participate in a YouTube livestream.

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Hustler's

Hustler's Microgrant

Provides $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures across the United States.

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The Freed Fellowship

The Freed Fellowship Grant

Offers a monthly $500 grant to U.S. small business owners, plus a two‑month free membership in the Freed Studio and an end‑of‑year grant of $2,500.

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Awesome Foundation

Awesome Foundation Grants

Monthly grants of $1,000 awarded by independent chapters to individuals and groups for various projects, including startups and small businesses.

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U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Assists small businesses that want to export products by providing financial assistance for trade missions, shows, website development, and international marketing.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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USDA Rural Development

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs

Offers loans, grants, and guarantees to promote rural business growth and job creation.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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State of Texas

Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)

Provides “deal‑closing” grants to companies competing with out‑of‑state sites for new projects in Texas, based on performance, capital investment, and job creation.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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City of San Francisco

San Francisco Accessibility Grant

Provides up to $10,000 to help small businesses in San Francisco improve accessibility by covering equipment, construction, design services, and permit fees.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees

Provides in-state tuition benefits for employees of businesses to support workforce development.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Spaceport Trust Fund

Funds to support development of spaceport infrastructure and related activities.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Industrial Revenue Bonds

Provides financing through revenue bonds for industrial projects.

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All SectorsFinance & Investment
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Opportunity Zones

Program offering tax incentives for investments in designated low-income communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants