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.
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
196 grants found
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.
Hustler's Microgrant
Provides $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures across the United States.
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.
Awesome Foundation Grants
Monthly grants of $1,000 awarded by independent chapters to individuals and groups for various projects, including startups and small businesses.
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.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs
Offers loans, grants, and guarantees to promote rural business growth and job creation.
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.
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.
Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees
Provides in-state tuition benefits for employees of businesses to support workforce development.
Spaceport Trust Fund
Funds to support development of spaceport infrastructure and related activities.
Industrial Revenue Bonds
Provides financing through revenue bonds for industrial projects.
Opportunity Zones
Program offering tax incentives for investments in designated low-income communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants