Deadline Approaching for Tourism Cares Grants

January 5, 2009

Deadline Approaching for Tourism Cares Grants

The first deadline this year for organizations to apply for grant funding through the Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant Program is coming up Jan. 30. As part of the program, Tourism Cares distributes charitable grants to worthy tourism-related non-profit organizations worldwide for capital improvements or educational programs.

Grant recipients must be classified as non-profit, tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code, or the equivalent in the case of non-U.S. organizations. To date, Tourism Cares has granted funding to 120 organizations in 37 states and 25 countries, including a dozen national parks. These grants, when combined with matching funds, total nearly $2 million.

If you feel your organization’s project or program fits Tourism Cares Worldwide Grant Program’s Funding Goals and Preferences, submit a Grant Letter of Inquiry Packet by Jan. 30.