Marketing Co-Op Grant Program
Welcome to the Georgia Marketing Co-Op Grant page. For the latest information on the following, please scroll down the page:
- FY 2011 Advertising Grant Program (just updated)
- Tourism Product Development Resource Team
- Tourism Product Development Program
- Other Sources of Tourism Grants
Marketing Co-Op Grant information
FY 2011: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
NEW! FY 2011 Advertising Grant Program (PDF)
Tourism Product Development Program
The Tourism Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development has listed the 2011 Tourism Product Development Grants Application, Guidelines and Tip Sheet information below. Please note the Application deadline is September 29, 2010.
Tourism Product Development Grant Application
Tourism Product Development Grant Guidelines (PDF)
Tourism Product Development Grant Tips (PDF)
2010 County Tier Levels Map (PDF)
GDEcD Regional Tourism Representatives
If you have difficulty opening these files, please contact our Tourism Product Development Project Manager:
Ms. Leslie Breland lbreland@georgia.org 404-962-4844
Other Sources of Tourism Grants
As additional sources for grants to support tourism are identified, links will be added to this site. This site should not be used as your only source for seeking grant money.
The Georgia Humanities Council Grant Program
The program provides financial support for cultural and humanities-based educational programs that strengthen local communities by providing opportunities for learning and discussion among all participants. Grants are awarded to such nonprofit organizations as museums, libraries, historical societies, community groups, educational institutions and government agencies. This category is most appropriate for single or short-term public programs. Examples include speakers, traveling exhibits, book or film discussions, or interpretive programs at historic sites. Application deadline is May 15.
NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
The National Endowment for the Humanities has a Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions program to help libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve preservation and care for their collections. Awards of up to $6,000 support collection assessments, consultation, training, and disaster and emergency planning. The application deadline is May 18. Guidelines for the program are available at NEH Guidelines. Nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, and tribal governments are eligible for the grants. More information is available by phone at 202-606-8570 or email at preservation@neh.gov.
FY 2010 Save America's Treasures Grants
Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects. Grants are awarded to Federal, state, local, and tribal government entities, and non-profit organizations through a competitive matching-grant program. For more information and to apply visit Save America's Treasures Grants. Applications are due by May 21.
Preservation Services Fund Grants
Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, these grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for preservation planning and education efforts. Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000. Applications are due on June 1. For more information, contact the Southern Office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation at 843-722-8552 or soro@nthp.org and the National Trust Web site.
USDA Rural Development's Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) program
The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning. To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be a public body, non-profit corporation, Indian Tribe or cooperative with members that are primarily rural residents. Applicants must also have significant expertise in the activities proposed and the financial strength to ensure the objectives of the proposed grant can be accomplished. Applications are due June 28. More information on how to apply for a USDA Rural Business Opportunity Grant is available by clicking on RBOG.
Georgia DOT GATEway Grant Program
The mission of the GATEway Grant Program is to provide funding for roadside enhancement and beautification projects along Georgia’s roadsides.
Any organization, local government, or state agency may apply for grants up to a maximum of $50,000 for landscape enhancement of the state right of way that involves the local community, displays the right of way in an attractive fashion and promotes pride in Georgia. The maximum cumulative fund allotment each year shall be $50,000 within a local government entity.
Battlefield Project Grants, American Battlefield Protection Program of the National Park Service
The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) of the National Park Service invites non-profit groups, academic institutions, and local, regional, state, and tribal governments, and other private sector organizations to submit applications for grants. The purpose of this grant program is to provide seed money for projects that lead directly to the identification, preservation and interpretation of battlefield land and/or historic sites associated with battlefields. Project funding has ranged from $5,000 to $80,000. Applications must be postmarked by January 2, 2010.
National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Public Programs grants
The Division of Public Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities funds public projects at museums, libraries, historic sites, and other historical and cultural organizations. The organization offers grants that support historic site interpretation, exhibits, reading or film discussion series, symposia, and digital projects. For more information contact the Division of Public Programs, 202-606-8269 or click on the link above. The application deadline for funds from the America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations and Interpreting America’s Historic Places programs is January 13, 2010.
Coastal Incentive grants, Georgia Coastal Resources Division
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is administering Coastal Incentive grants to Qualified Local Governments, non-DNR state agencies, and educational institutions within the 11-county coastal area. Successful grants allow regional and local coastal issues to be defined and addressed creatively and proactively at the grass-roots level. Applications are due by January 15, 2010.
Federal Programs for Heritage and Cultural Tourism - A general sampling of federal programs that can help promote and support heritage tourism initiatives is provided. In addition to these and other programs listed, many Federal property-managing agencies (USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Defense, etc.) have tourism and/or recreation programs that can help support non-Federal heritage tourism initiatives through partnerships and co-promotion arrangements.
Sony Corporation offers grants throughout the year focusing on arts education, arts and culture, and volunteerism among other areas. There is no deadline nor matching requirement for the grant.
Institute of Museum and Library Services offers a number of annual grants primarily for museums and libraries as well as the professionals who staff them. Grant money can be used for a variety of items including preservation, workshop/professional development, and studies. Please refer to the guidelines for each.
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. offers a 50/50 matching grant for the preservation of historic landscapes including creating the plan as well as the actual planting.
The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grant program is appropriated annually from Congress through the National Park Service to the states. The 60/40 matching grants enable cities, towns, and rural areas to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties. Eligible survey and planning activities include surveys, National Register nominations, design guidelines, brochures, web site development, heritage education materials, workshops/conferences, etc. Eligible predevelopment projects include activities such as historic structure reports, preservation plans, or architectural drawings and specifications.