Resources & Insights

Browse our Resource Library for the latest industry insights, expert tips, policy updates, best practices and more affecting New York State's tourism industry.

posted: September 30, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces Unprecedented $150 Million in Capital Funding Opportunities to Open for Arts and Culture Organizations

Includes Additional $100 Million in New Funding for Large Capital Projects Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a record $150 million in capital funding will be available for arts and culture organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects Fund. The Fund has two grant…

posted: July 13, 2022

Boating Infrastructure Grant, By the Numbers

Many waterfront towns don't make it easy for visiting boaters to stay and spend. It's not their fault. Protected, safe harbors as well essential boating services such as fuel, utilities and bathrooms...

posted: May 17, 2022

Stronger Together - Hard Work, Collaboration Yielding Results

Member support and participation in the Market NY Recovery & Resurgence grant programs have been gratifying!

posted: May 11, 2022

Grants Support NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure, Visitor Amenities, and Events

WATERFORD, NY- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor and the New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, are pleased to announce that 38 non-profit organizations and municipalities will receive grants in 2022 totaling$259,300. The grants will support 11…

posted: March 31, 2022

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Applications for $125 Million Relief Programs Supporting State's Tourism Industry

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF APPLICATIONS FOR $125 MILLION RELIEF PROGRAMS SUPPORTING STATE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY $100 Million Tourism Return-to-Work Program to Encourage Job Growth $25 Million Meet in New York Grant Program Supports Return of Large Events Part of Governor's $450 Million "Bring…

posted: March 31, 2022

How To Apply for New York State’s Tourism Grant Program: Return to Work and Meet in New York

- Empire State Development has launched the two grant program applications: Return to Work and Meet in New York. To start the application process, and if you have not done so already, you will first need to fill out the required eligibility screening tool to determine if your business is eligible…

posted: March 19, 2022

BrandUSA Emergency Funding Approved - THANK YOU SENATOR SCHUMER!

New York State Tourism Has A Friend In Washington... was the heading of our article on March 25, 2021 as we thanked Senator Schumer for his successful efforts to secure financial support for the tourism industry in COVID relief legislation. Once again the New York State tourism industry owes a major…

posted: February 23, 2022

Grant Application Opens for NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Events

The New York State Canal Corporation, through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor have launched a new competitive grant program to support tourism and recreation along canal waterways and trails...

posted: December 14, 2021

Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants Support Education and Tourism along the Erie Canal

$64,323 awarded to seven organizations - Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, in partnership with the NYS Canal Corporation, is pleased to announce that seven organizations have been selected to receive Erie Canalway IMPACT! Grants totaling $64,323. Funded projects include vital work to…

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