Tourism Promotion - Market Research Grant 25/26 Application

Tourism Promotion - Market Research Grant Application

The Tourism Promotion - Market Research Grant supports research and planning projects that enhance tourism through market insights, strategic master plans, and feasibility studies.
1. Organization Name:*
2. Organization Tax Designation:*

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3. Mailing Address:*

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4. Contact Person:*

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5. Contact Email Address:*
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7. Name of Market Research Project:*
8. Date(s) of Market Research Project:*
9. Zip Code(s) for Market Research Project:*
11. Website (if applicable):
12a. Total Project Cost:*
12b. Total Grant Request:*
14. Provide an overview of the proposed market research. This is your opportunity to sell us on your idea. (150 words or less)*

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15. Demonstrate how the proposed market research has a close relationship to both the goals of the Destination Master Plan and the Visit Haywood brand. (150 words or less)*

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16. Describe how the market research will support initiatives that attract new and increased overnight visitation and potential for economic impact, including its ability to generate revenue, create jobs, and boost local businesses. (150 words or less)*
17. Demonstrate how the market research will support initiatives that have an economic impact (beyond one singular business) and explain the community support or involvement. (150 words or less)*
18. Do you have a Communication Plan to engage the broader Haywood County community, businesses, elected officials, etc. for the market research project? If so, please describe. (150 words or less)*
Project Budget
All applicants must provide a detailed budget that includes all revenues and expenses, regardless of whether they are covered by grant funding or not. Please download the budget form listed on our website and submit as an attachment. Note that non-profit organzations must match $0.50 for every $1 received, and for-profit organizations must match $1 for every $1 received.
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Additional Documentation
Applicants should submit additional documentation, as applicable for their market research. Examples of additional documentation include Request for Proposal drafts, estimates, letters of support, etc.
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Please sign below the following statements, acknowledging that you understand and agree to them and all contained within the application:

Indemnity: Grantee agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HCTDA, its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, volunteers, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents, in applying for or accepting the grant, in expending or applying Grant funds or in carrying out the market research as set forth in the proposal.
Sole Discretion: All elements of the HCTDA Tourism Grant Program are managed at the sole discretion of the HCTDA Board of Directors, including the application review process and all subsequent funding decisions.
Terms of Agreement: I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the terms of the agreement.
Completed Application: I hereby acknowledge that I have completed this application in good faith, confidence, and counsel, and have done so in full compliance with the law. I have made no attempt to falsify or misconstrue facts or data anywhere in this application.
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Tourism Promotion - Market Research Grant Application

Project Budget

Additional Documentation

Please sign below the following statements, acknowledging that you understand and agree to them and all contained within the application: