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Federal & State Funding to Support Tourism
Funding is critical to the recovery of Georgia's tourism industry, and Explore Georgia is working with GDEcD leadership and the Governor's office on these funding opportunities. Since it is not guaranteed that Explore Georgia will receive funding, or that sub-grants will be available, we encourage everyone who is eligible to apply directly. The EDA provides a helpful FAQ page to answer any questions.
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EDA: Competitive Tourism Grants
The Travel, Tourism & Oudoor Recreation Program from the EDA is focused on accelerating recovery of communities that rely on the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation sectors. From the program, there is $240 million available to non-state tourism organizations to help with recovery from pandemic-related closures and support efforts including marketing, infrastructure, workforce, and other projects. Applications for the Competitive Tourism Grants are due by March 15, 2022.
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State Fiscal Recovery Fund
Governor Kemp has created the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committees, which will be responsible for receiving applications and making recommendations to the Governor regarding federal coronavirus relief funds allocated to Georgia through the American Rescue Plan. The state has allocated $325 million for "Negative
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EcoPnaosmt IiscsIumepsact" targeting recovery for hardest-hit industries, specifically tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors and their supporting industries. Applications are due by August 31, 2021.
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Will we see you at the Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference?
We hope so! Plan to join us August 30-September 1, 2021, at Lanier Islands for a Georgia Governor's Tourism Conference you won't soon forget. As the premier educational and networking event for the state's tourism and hospitality industry, the conference is your chance to reconnect with your industry colleagues and be reenergized by sessions featuring industry experts sharing the latest insights and travel trends. Mark this off your to-do list and register today.
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