The Town of Provincetown’s Fiscal Year 2026 Tourism Fund Grant Program is now accepting applications until December 2, 2024, for funding during the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Two grant types are available:
1. **Event Marketing Grants** – These grants support marketing efforts for events that attract new visitors to Provincetown and encourage repeat visits.
2. **Matching Marketing Grants** – These grants fund advertising, marketing materials, or other promotional initiatives to bolster Provincetown’s year-round economy.
**Funding Requirements**: All funds must be utilized solely for marketing and public relations activities.
**Application Priorities**:
- Events during "shoulder" seasons (March, April, May, November, December) to encourage local businesses to extend operations beyond peak times.
- New events, defined as those in operation for five years or less, with funding provided as seed money for marketing efforts.
- Established events (over five years old) that have a targeted plan to enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in attendance.
- Demonstrated collaboration with local businesses to maximize economic benefits for Provincetown.
**Application Assistance**: Training sessions will be held on October 29 and November 6, both in-person and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Interested applicants should contact Nina Cantor by email at ncantor@provincetown-ma.gov or by phone at 508-487-3298.
**How to Apply**: Applications must be submitted through [Grantinterface.com](https://www.grantinterface.com) by December 2, 2024. For additional questions, applicants can reach the Tourism Department at tourism@provincetown-ma.gov or call 508-487-3298.
