2025 Toursim Grants (3% Bed Tax)

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development administers the 2025 Tourism Grants program, which distributes a portion of the county's 3% occupancy tax on lodging to fund tourism initiatives. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, public or private schools, governmental agencies, businesses, corporations, and county landowners. Awards of up to $20,000 are available with a required 1:1 match, where at least 50% of the match must be in cash. Funded projects should...