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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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)

Matches funding to state entities for semiconductor research, design, manufacturing projects, and provides grants to businesses with a presence in Texas.

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI)

Competitive economic incentive program to attract large, capital-intensive projects, creating high-paying jobs in Texas communities.

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Enterprise Zone Program

Economic development tool for local communities to partner with the State to promote job creation and private investment in economically distressed areas.

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)

Matching grant program to assist eligible higher education institutions in recruiting distinguished researchers to Texas.

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Events Trust Funds

Applies local and state gains from sales, use, auto rental, hotel, and alcoholic beverage taxes to fund eligible events selected through a competitive process.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Texas Enterprise Fund

Performance-based financial incentive tool for projects that offer significant projected job creation and capital investment where a Texas site competes with out-of-state options.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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U.S. Small Business Administration

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

One‑year funding opportunity for organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR/STTR proposals and awards, and better prepare awardees for commercial success.

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP)

Funding opportunity for current VFPETP recipient organizations, with an initial 12‑month period and two option years, offering procurement training for start‑up and established small businesses.

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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U.S. Small Business Administration

Grants for Community Organizations

Grants that promote entrepreneurship, including support for veteran‑owned and service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses and Small Business Development Centers.

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All SectorsCommunity & Social
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U.S. Small Business Administration

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Provides financial awards to state and territory governments to help businesses export.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)

Capital Readiness Program

Discover our program offering technical assistance to support growth and scalability of minority and underserved entrepreneurs.

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MassDevelopment

Brownfields Funding

Available to municipalities seeking environmental assessment or remediation of municipally owned or controlled sites without an identified developer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants