Marketing Co-Op Grant Program
 

UPDATED 7/22/09:  We are pleased to announce that the Co-Op Marketing Reimbursement Grants program changes are complete for FY 2009-2010. The amount of funding is $500,000 – making this year’s application process more competitive. The deadline for applying was August 15, 2009.  Announcements of recipients will be made by October 15, 2009. 

Please read the complete guidelines before completing the application process.  However, these are the major changes to the Marketing Co-op:

• Website development and/or enhancement is excluded.  Applications for this should be made through the Techno-Tourism Grants.  Web advertising is allowed.

• Postage for fulfillment of any advertising program is excluded.  The only acceptable postage would be for a direct mail campaign.

Applications should be sent to:

Ms. Fay Tripp
C/O GDEcD
200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Macon, GA 31210
Email: ftripp@georgia.org (for questions only)

For more information on specific forms or programs, please click on one of the links below:

Marketing Co-Op Grant Forms

Techo-Tourism Grant Programs

Tourism Product Developmejnt Program

Other Sources of Tourism Grants

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JTC_Ranking_hist_051509.PDFBelow are the Guidelines, Application, Georgia Identity & Logo Usage Guidelines, Tier Levels and other important information for the FY 2009-2010 Co-Op Marketing Reimbursement Grant Program.

Please download them and read them carefully before proceeding with your application. It would be very helpful to review your application with your Regional Tourism Representative before submitting it to the Tourism Foundation.

PLEASE DO NOT REARRANGE OR DELETE ANY ASPECT OF THE APPLICATION EVEN IF BOXES ARE NOT RELEVANT TO YOUR ORGANIZATION.    

Marketing Co-Op Grant Forms

(UpdatedPDFs for FY 2009-2010 where applicable)

General Qualifications 

General Information 

Co-Op Guidelines

Georgia Identity & Logo Usage Guidelines 

Co-Op Application Form

Co-Op Final Report

County Tier Levels Map - County Rankings by Number

Economic Impact Module (.xls)

Tip Sheet

Fact Sheet

Techno-Tourism Grant Program
The Techno Tourism E-Challenge Grants have been suspended due to budgetary restraints. FY 2008 awards have been allocated and should funds become available for 2009 you will be notified. For best practices and the latest effective technology marketing programs to attract and retain tourists, plan to attend the 2009 Techno Tourism Conference, April 20 -21, 2009. Please check back often for updates.

Tourism Product Development Program
The Tourism Division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development has launched the 2010 Tourism Product Development grants.  The Division is now accepting applications. 

Please download the 2010 Tourism Product Development Grant Application and the 2010 Tourism Product Development Grant Guidelines (PDF) for information and requirements for this round. 

County Tier Levels Map (PDF)

GDEcD Regional Tourism Reps

If you have difficulty opening these files, please contact your Tourism Product Development Project Manager:

Pooja Kumarhia (North Georgia) pkumarhia@georgia.org    404-962-4107
 Leslie Breland (South Georgia)  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.

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.