Fonda, NY, December 17, 2015 - The Montgomery County Business Development Center announces the release of the 2016 Montgomery County Local Tourism Grant Program. The Local Tourism Grant Program awards monies in the form of grants for programs, projects, events and individuals that will attract tourists (non-resident participants) to Montgomery County. Grants may not be used solely to serve residents. Non-profit and for-profit organizations, clubs, individuals, groups, sole businesses and business consortiums in Montgomery County may apply. The maximum allowable grant per application for the 2016 program year is $2,500.
"The Local Tourism Grant Program is a terrific way to help organizations build on events they are planning that will attract visitors and draw people in to visit Montgomery County," said County Executive Matthew L. Ossenfort. "Our county is full of historical landmarks, main street shops and restaurants and is the ultimate playground for year-round outdoor and recreational activities. This program helps highlight all of these wonderful things to do."
The Montgomery County Local Tourism Grant Program is funded by Montgomery County's Occupancy Tax and is administered by the Department of Economic Development & Planning.
"Tourism can provide a solid economic benefit to our local economy," said Legislative Chairman Martin P. Kelly (District 1). "It is our hope that these grants will be utilized to help enhance the visitor experience of the events that Montgomery County has to offer."
"This program is a worthwhile one, in which local organizations can attempt to bolster their events, with grant money designed to attract visitors into the county," said Legislator Robert A. Purtell (District 9), Chairman of the Economic Development/Planning Committee. "Tourism is certainly an important economic development tool."
Please refer all questions to the Department of Economic Development & Planning or by calling 518-853-8334.
Completed Applications are due no later than close of business, January 19, 2016. Applications may be mailed to: Montgomery County Department of Economic Development & Planning, Old County Courthouse, 9 Park St., P.O. Box 1500, Fonda, NY 12068-1500.
Contact Info:
Michele Marzullo
Economic Development Program Assistant
Montgomery County Business Development Center
518-853-8334
mmarzullo@co.montgomery.ny.us
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