During the May 28, 2025 meeting, the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors voted to award $237,615 to 16 projects through the Tourism Promotion and Legacy Event Sponsorship Grants.
| Organization | Project | Amount |
| Town of Canton | Labor Day Festival | $14,758 |
| Lake Logan | Cold Mountain Music Festival | $5,000 |
| Haywood County Historical & Genealogical Society | Pioneer Heritage Festival | $2,000 |
| Lake Junaluska Assembly | Independence Day Celebration | $11,400 |
| Lake Junaluska Assembly | Seasonal Advertising | $14,000 |
| Steve Sutton Memorial Charitable Trust | Steve Sutton Festival | $12,600 |
| Fall Days | Fall Days | $7,775 |
| Town of Maggie Valley | Backyard 4th | $5,962 |
| Haywood County Arts Council | Bluegrass Festival | $10,000 |
| Downtown Waynesville Commission | Church Street Craft Show | $13,450 |
| Downtown Waynesville Commission | Appalachian Heritage Weekend | $25,000 |
| Haywood County Arts Council / Art After Dark | Art After Dark | $10,544.95 |
| HART | Studio Series | $6,500 |
| Town of Waynesville | Recreation Master Plan | $75,000 |
| Haywood Independent Restaurant Association | Haywood Restaurant Week / Feastival | $19,625.33 |
| Haywood Co Arts Council | Studio Tour | $4,000 |
During the September 24, 2025 meeting, the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors voted to award $140,000 to 2 projects through the Tourism Capital Grant Program.
| Organization | Project | Amount |
| Haywood County Government | Raccoon Creek Bike Park | $125,000 |
| Town of Waynesville Parks & Recreation | Waynesville Dog Park | $15,000 |
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 