Sustainable Tourism Grant

The Sustainable Tourism Grant is administered by the Park City Chamber of Commerce / Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCCVB), an organization that supports tourism-related economic development and community engagement initiatives across Park City and Summit County, Utah. This grant was created as a funding mechanism to directly support the objectives laid out in the Park City & Summit County Sustainable Tourism Plan. It aims to encourage tourism-related projects that are environmentally responsible, economically viable, and socially equitable, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the region’s tourism economy. Applicants to the Sustainable Tourism Grant may request funding of up to $20,000 for projects that align with the plan’s goals. The grant is designed to either partially or fully fund qualified initiatives, promotions, or events that demonstrate clear contributions to establishing and/or promoting sustainable tourism in Summit County. Examples of allowable uses include hiring outside consultants (e.g., for waste management evaluations) or executing environmental improvements for community events. However, the funding may not be used to support employee salaries. Additionally, this funding is not a general-purpose event sponsorship. Event organizers may receive separate 'Destination Driver' sponsorships but must demonstrate distinct sustainability components to qualify for this grant. Eligibility for this grant includes organizations that are members in good standing with the Park City Chamber of Commerce as of May 2, 2026. Public sector or government applicants must apply in collaboration with nonprofit or private sector partners. All proposed projects must be based within Summit County, Utah, and must clearly articulate their alignment with the sustainable tourism goals of the region. Incomplete applications will be rejected during the initial eligibility screening phase. Applications are evaluated by a grant committee appointed by the PCCVB and scored using a standardized rubric, with final funding decisions approved by the Park City Chamber and Visitor’s Bureau Board. The submission window for the current grant cycle opens on April 1 and closes on May 1. Applications undergo evaluation during May and June, and awards are approved by the Board in June. Applicants are notified of funding decisions by July 6. The application process requires complete documentation aligned with eligibility and project criteria. While the exact application form or platform is not disclosed, applicants are advised that the application link will be published on April 1. Notably, the program has a strong track record of supporting diverse projects across Summit County. Past grantees include arts organizations, historical preservation groups, environmental nonprofits, and community health initiatives. These examples reflect the grant’s broad potential impact, provided proposals maintain a focus on sustainable tourism outcomes. The grant is offered annually, with applications recurring each spring. Applicants seeking further guidance are encouraged to contact Becca Gerber at [email protected] to inquire about eligibility for other event funding or to clarify how their initiative fits within the sustainability criteria. The grant committee reserves the right to reject applications deemed incomplete or misaligned with the objectives of the Sustainable Tourism Plan. No external PDF or solicitation document is available; all information appears on the PCCVB website.