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Find similar grantsMarket New York Tourism Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (ESD). This program offers grants for marketing projects to attract tourism to New York State. It can also support capital projects and special events like meetings, conferences, conventions, festivals, and athletic competitions.
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Market New York - Tourism Grant Program | Empire State Development Market New York - Tourism Grant Program Market NY Round 16 Webinar On June 10, the Division of Tourism will hold a webinar discussing Round 16 of the Market NY program and review eligibility and application requirements, scoring criteria, and more!
Market New York is a grant program established to strengthen tourism and attract visitors to New York State by promoting destinations, attractions and special events.
Funding is available for tourism marketing initiatives, the recruitment and/or execution of special events like festivals, expos, agritourism/craft beverage events and athletic tournaments, and the recruitment of business events like meetings, conferences, conventions and trade shows.
Market New York is a grant program with funding available for eligible projects that will create an economic impact by increasing tourism throughout the state. Entities that may apply for funding include: Not-for-profit corporations Tourism promotional agencies (TPAs) Public benefit corporations and for-profit companies Individuals, SUNY schools and NYS agencies are NOT eligible to apply for this grant.
Businesses must be certified in New York State. Not-for-profit corporations are subject to New York State’s Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, and must have proof of incorporation (or equivalent document) from the NYS Department of State or NYS Board of Regents, a charities registration number from the NYS Office of the Attorney General and proof of tax-exempt status under the IRS code.
For the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, up to $7 million will be available through Market New York. 50% match is required for working capital/marketing projects, with a $50,000 minimum request. \ Eligibility for Existing Awardees: Organizations with an "Active Market New York Project" are ineligible to apply for new awards.
An “active project” is considered active until a Final Payment Request and all required final reporting have been accepted by the Department. SFS Prequalification: All Not-for-Profits must achieve "Prequalified" status in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) by the application closing date, or they will be determined ineligible.
Public-Facing Project Start Dates : To ensure internal processing, the earliest date for the announcement/launch of public-facing project elements (e.g., marketing campaigns or event execution) is three months after the official Market New York award date.
Tourism Capital Projects: To provide program consistency and make a larger pot of funding available for tourism projects, tourism capital funding has been incorporated into the Regional Council Capital Funds Program. Applicants looking to apply for tourism capital can find more information at: https://esd. ny.
gov/regional-council-capital-fund-program . Read the Market New York – Round 16 Guidelines Read Frequently Asked Questions For more information about I LOVE NEW YORK visit: www. iloveny.
com . For more information about the REDCs visit regionalcouncils. ny.
gov . For more information about New York State Tourism Promotion Agencies click here . For more information about Market New York please contact New York State Division of Tourism staff at [email protected] .
Market New York applicants are required to submit project proposals through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) . June 1, 2026 : CFA portal/application access opens. Late Fall/Winter of 2026 : Awards are expected to be announced.
Applicants will be notified of their award status via email, so there is no need to contact the department for updates; all applicants will receive an email notification. July 31, 2026, at 4 p. m.
EST: Round 16 of the CFA closes; no applications are accepted after this time or outside of the CFA, no exceptions. For more information about Market New York and the next round of funding, please contact New York State Division of Tourism staff at [email protected]
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit corporations or for-profit businesses certified in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Market New York Tourism Grant Program is funded by Empire State Development (ESD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program is sponsored by New York State - Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This grant program, along with the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program, is managed by the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) and focuses on creating and expanding industry-driven training that provides in-demand skills and direct job placements.
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program (New York State) is sponsored by Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This program provides funding for capital expenses related to new or expanding workforce training programs, including modernization of existing training centers, building new facilities, or purchasing machinery and/or equipment for training.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.