The Haywood TDA grant programs get the money directly into the hands of organizations that enhance the visitor experience and the overall community quality of life.
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The HCTDA Partnership Funding program is on a Fiscal year basis from July 1 – June 30. Programs, festivals, or special events should have a history of, or the potential for attracting out-of-county visitors, either as participants or spectators and generating room nights in Haywood County accommodations.
Timeline For 2023 – 2024
Funding is valid between July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
February 2023
For anyone new that is interested in submitting applications, you must attend a workshop in order for your application to be considered for funding.
Partnership Funding Workshops: Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:00pm or Friday, February 24, 2023 9am
Friday, March 31st, 2023
5:00pm deadline for 1% and 3% Applications to be submitted to the HCTDA. Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.
April 4th – 28th, 2023
1% Subcommittees will meet to review the 1% applications and make recommendations for funding. Recommendations will go to the HCTDA Board for consideration and approval on May 24th, 2023.
Wednesday, April 19th, 2023
HCTDA Finance Committee will meet to review the 3% applications and make recommendations for funding. Recommendations will go to the HCTDA Board for consideration and approval on May 24th, 2023.
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Grant recipients will be notified of funding awards.
*All Grant Applications MUST be filled out digitally to be accepted*
2023-2024
1% Grant Forms
All Grants must apply within a specific zip code.
Travel & Tourism Promotion
This grant category is to advertise or market an area or activity, publish and distribute pamphlets and other materials, conduct market research, or engage in similar promotional activities that attract tourists or business travelers to the area.
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1% Travel and Tourism Grant Guidelines
1% Travel and Tourism Grant Application
Tourism Related & Capital Projects
This grant category is for expenditures that, in the judgement of the Tourism Development Authority, are designed to increase the use of lodging facilities, meeting facilities, and convention in a city/county by attracting tourists or business travelers to the city/county.
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1% Tourism Related and Capital Projects Grant Guidelines
1% Tourism Related and Capital Projects Grant Application
2023-2024
3% Grant Forms
All Grants must impact all of Haywood County.
Travel & Tourism Promotion
This grant category is to advertise or market an area or activity, publish and distribute pamphlets and other materials, conduct market research, or engage in similar promotional activities that attract tourists or business travelers to the area.
(Click to Download Documents)
3% Travel and Tourism Grant Guidelines
3% Travel and Tourism Grant Application
Tourism Related & Capital Projects
This grant category is for expenditures that, in the judgement of the Tourism Development Authority, are designed to increase the use of lodging facilities, meeting facilities, and convention in a city/county by attracting tourists or business travelers to the city/county.
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3% Travel and Tourism Grant Guidelines
3% Travel and Tourism Grant Application
2023-2024
Request For Payment Form
1% Request For Payment Form
3% Request For Payment Form
2023-2024
Final Evaluation Form
1% Final Grant Evaluation Report
3% Final Grant Evaluation Report
2022-2023
Request For Payment Form
1% Request For Payment Form
3% Request For Payment Form
2022-2023
Final Evaluation Form
1% Final Grant Evaluation Report
3% Final Grant Evaluation Report
Haywood County Tourism Development Authority 