GRANVILLE COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: The Granville Tourism Development Authority (TDA) is seeking qualified grant applicants for the 2025-2026 mini-grant program.

The Granville TDA’s mini-grant program seeks to assist Granville County organizations and agencies in the promotion and marketing of events and activities that encourage tourism and create an economic impact. Funded projects should create visitor spending with a goal of helping stimulate events/activities that can grow and eventually thrive on their own merit, without direct public funding. Any approved funding should be considered as a supplemental resource only.

Eligible organizations include Granville County-based community groups, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities or recognized communities located within Granville County. For-profit groups cannot apply for grant funding unless the event’s revenue will benefit a community-supported organization. Any group can request a sponsorship from the Granville TDA in writing followed by a presentation to the Tourism Development Authority Board of Directors.

Priority will be given to projects that encourage out-of-county visitors, with primary consideration given to those that promote the Granville TDA’s mission of marketing the area as a travel destination. The tourism industry’s definition of a “visitor” is an individual trekking outside of 50 miles to attend an event or activity. Events planned for off-peak times may receive higher priority.

Total funding of any event, project or program will not be greater than 25 percent of the total project budget and will not exceed $5,000. Included with the request can be a one-time artist/entertainment allowance of up to $1,000.

Grant applications or sponsorship requests for inclusion in the upcoming fiscal year budget will be accepted until May 19, 2025. The Granville TDA Board of Director will review applications and make recommendations for approval during their June board meeting. Award recipients will be notified after July 1, 2025, when the new
fiscal year begins.

Applications are available online at www.granvillecounty.org/TourismMiniGrant or through the Granville County Tourism Development office located at 124 Hillsboro Street in Oxford.

Those interested may also contact Angela Allen, Tourism Director, at (919) 693-6125 or angela.allen@granvillecounty.org.