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.

195grants available
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

195 grants found

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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Events Trust Funds

A program that applies local and state gains from sales and use, auto rental, hotel, and alcoholic beverage taxes generated over a specified period of time.

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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Colorado Tourism Office

Accessible Travel Program

Participants in the Accessible Travel Program will receive up to 23 accessibility site assessments and free listing for all Wheel The World Verified sites on the Wheel The World website.

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office

Event Trust Funds Program

The Event Trust Funds Program provides funding to support events that attract tourists and stimulate local economies.

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Tourism & HospitalityExport & Trade
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Empire State Development

Tourism Matching Funds Program

Provides financial support for tourism development

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Market New York - Tourism Grant Program

Provides financial support for tourism development

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Tourism & HospitalityBusiness Support
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DCEO

International Tourism Grant Program

A grant program for certified local tourism and convention bureaus to develop, coordinate and promote international tourism marketing efforts.

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Tourism & HospitalityCommunity & Social
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DCEO

Route 66 Grant Program

Providing grants to certified convention and visitors’ bureaus for development of tourism, education, preservation and promotion of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

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Tourism & HospitalityCommunity & Social
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USDA

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California Provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

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All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO

The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Supportive Services for Veteran Families

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program

The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.

$262,981 - $23,153,846Nationwide19 Feb 2026
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Regional Council Capital Fund

Provides financial support for regional development

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Better Buffalo Fund

Provides financial support for development in Buffalo

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants