CULTURAL TOURISM ADVANCEMENT GRANT 2023

Chattanooga Tourism Co.'s Annual Grant Program

The Cultural Tourism Advancement Grant supports a wide range of tourism-related projects that contribute to visitors' positive experiences in the Chattanooga area.

Grants are awarded on the basis of merit as determined and administered by Chattanooga Tourism Co.

Background

Chattanooga Tourism Co. developed this grant and designates funds annually to support several objectives identified in our strategic plan:

Increase brand awareness for Chattanooga and Hamilton County
Drive visitor demand
Develop and enhance visitor experiences

Grant funds consist of public dollars generated by visitors to Hamilton County who spend the night in our accommodations. These funds must be used to support the Tourism Co.’s mission of promoting and developing visitor experiences to enhance the economic and social prosperity of Hamilton County.

Timeline

Application Open	3/9/2023
Grant Workshop 1 (in person)	3/10/2023
Grant Workshop 2 (virtual)	3/13/2023
Application Close	4/10/2023
Grant Announcements	6/30/2023

The 2023 Grant Application is Now Closed

Announcements of grant awards will be made by June 30, 2023. CTA Awardees will then meet with Chattanooga Tourism Co. staff for a grantee workshop to learn more details.

Virtual Information Session

Did we miss you? No fear! We recorded our virtual information session and you can access it with the button below.

Watch a Recording of our CTA Grant Virtual Information Session

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Criteria and Guidelines

The grant program is designed to encourage wide participation and innovative projects. Potential grants can be cultural, informational, recreational, or artistic in nature.

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Get to Know

Some of the 2022 CTA Grant Recipients

Qualifying projects support several objectives identified in the CT Co.'s strategic plan, including increasing brand awareness and driving visitor demand while aligning with the CT Co.'s mission of promoting and developing visitor experiences that enhance the economic and social prosperity of...

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Questions?

Email us at ctagrant@chattanoogatourism.com