Tourism Grant Program

About the Tourism Grant Program

Nonprofits, municipalities, and businesses in Loudoun County are invited annually to apply for funding for projects to attract regional and national visitors to Loudoun County.

Loudoun County’s Tourism Grants are designed to help develop initiatives to bring more visitors to Loudoun County, increase overnight stays in Loudoun hotels, and enhance the overall attractiveness and marketability of Loudoun County as a destination. These may include new or enhanced attractions, events, programs, or marketing campaigns.

Funding from the program is to be spent solely on initiatives that increase tourism or qualifying tourism promotions consistent with state code and the Board of Supervisors’ Restricted Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funding policy.

The FY 2020 application period has closed. Applications and all supporting materials were to have been submitted online no later than 4:00 p.m. March 29, 2019. Opens a New Window. 

• Applications will be reviewed by county staff for completeness and eligibility under Section 58.1-3819 of the Code of Virginia Opens a New Window.  and the Board of Supervisors' TOT Funding Policy (PDF) Opens a New Window.  . 
• Incomplete or ineligible applications will not be considered.
• Funding recommendations are scheduled to be made to the Board of Supervisors at the May 23, 2019 business meeting. 

Questions?

For more information, contact Shalom Black, Loudoun County Department of Management and Budget, at 703-737-8186 or email Shalom Black Opens a New Window. .