Funding for Building Environmentally Sustainable Communities in Virginia (USA)
GrantID: 74507
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $5,000
Summary
This grant opportunity provides matching funds to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in a specific U.S. state, focusing on those involved in tourism, hospitality, and related micro-enterprises. Designed to help boost visibility during slower seasons, it enables eligible recipients to implement promotional and marketing strategies that attract more visitors and support local economic activity.
Applicants may include small tourism businesses—such as boutique inns, small restaurants, attractions, beverage producers, artisan shops, and food trucks—as well as nonprofit destinations like visitor bureaus or business improvement districts that support microenterprise. The key criterion is that funds must directly benefit entities with fewer than 20 full-time employees and aim to increase off-season engagement with tourists or local customers.
The grant operates on a reimbursable matching model: recipients must document and submit project expenses—such as social media ads, digital content, radio or print placements, or photography/video production—and the program reimburses up to a set cap. The matching requirement can be met through eligible cash outlays or in-kind contributions like media trade. The goal is amplified marketing impact with shared investment, allowing applicants to do more with their budget.
Each year, one competitive funding round is offered, typically during late spring. Applicants prepare a focused marketing plan outlining objectives, channels, audiences, budget, and anticipated results. Once selected, recipients complete their campaigns within the designated marketing window, then submit expenses to receive reimbursement.
Awards generally top out at five thousand dollars, with actual amounts varying depending on project strength and demand. The program aims to stretch small budgets farther by providing matching support, helping emerging brands or community-driven projects develop stronger seasonal outreach.
This funding is ideal for local tourism entrepreneurs and nonprofit collaborators seeking to increase shoulder-season visitation, improve campaign quality, or build promotional capacity. If you're preparing for next season, this grant offers a purposeful boost—letting you invest more confidently in marketing that draws attention back into your community.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Virginia that are actively involved in Other. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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