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
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Awesome Foundation Grants
The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects.
500 Global Flagship Accelerator
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program offers a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco, along with a $150,000 investment.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.
U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP program distributes federal funds through state entities to assist small businesses desiring to export products.
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.
Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)
The TEF offers 'deal-closing' grants to companies competing with out-of-state sites for new projects in Texas.
San Francisco Accessibility Grant
The grant can cover expenses like accessible equipment, construction to remove ADA barriers, CASp inspections, design services, and relevant permit fees.
Illinois Infrastructure Grants
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offers capital grants to support various projects that benefit local communities and businesses.
Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.
Disaster Recovery Initiative
The Disaster Recovery Initiative provides funding to communities affected by disasters for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program provides loan guarantees to small businesses and communities for economic development projects.
New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
New York State has been awarded more than $500 million in federal SSBCI funding to help small, and traditionally disadvantaged, businesses succeed— with a focus on post-pandemic recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants