2013 Grant Application

The deadline to apply for grant funding for 2013 has passed and all grant monies available have been awarded. This year marks the last year that tourism grant funding was available through the Gulf Coast Regional Tourism Partnership.

Guidelines for grants awarded were as follows: Advertising must occur outside of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties. Promotions and incentives must target visitors outside of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties. Operational expenses are limited to the rental of staging, sound systems, lighting, toilets, signage and other items related to the undertaking; using funding for capital purchases or to defray already paid for expenses is not permitted. Full details on requirements for grants can be found at the Gulf Coast Regional Tourism Partnership Grant Guidelines and in the 2013 Funding Request Application. Please direct any questions to grants@visitmscoast.org.