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

195 grants found

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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Texas Workforce Commission

Self-Sufficiency Fund

A job-training program that is specifically designed for individuals who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills Development Fund

A program that assists Texas public community and technical colleges in financing customized job training for local businesses.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Empire State Development

Matching Grants Leverage Program

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Empire State Development

Innovation Matching Grants Program

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Empire State Development

New York State Accelerators and Competitions

Empire State Development connects scalable companies with New York State’s top universities, talent, and manufacturing facilities through its support of several cutting-edge accelerator programs and funding competitions.

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All SectorsAccelerators
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Empire State Development

NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program

Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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SBA

Research and Development Grants

Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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GO-Biz

California State Trade Export Program

Helps small businesses to begin exporting or grow their existing export sales by providing reimbursable Export Vouchers and implementing STEP Events.

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All SectorsExport & Trade
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GoGreen

GoGreen Business Energy Financing

Helps small and medium-sized businesses upgrade outdated equipment to more energy-efficient models.

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All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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SBA

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

This is a one-year funding opportunity for organizations to execute state/regional programs that increase the number of SBIR (innovation)/STTR (research and development) proposals; increase the number of SBIR/STTR awards; and better prepare SBIR/STTR awardees for commercial success.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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SBA

Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP)

This funding opportunity is for current Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneur Training Program (VFPETP) recipient organizations only, with an initial 12-month period and two option years of 12 months each.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US tourism & hospitality grants