Opportunity for grant awards

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Commission announces that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Tuesday, August 15, 2022, by 3pm. ATAX Application guides may be requested through the PRT office at 888-1488 and online at www.oconeesc.com

 

All applications must be received by the PRT office at South Cove County Park or Chau Ram County Park by 3pm Monday, August 15, 2022! All grant applications are to be reviewed by the PRT Commission on August 18, 2022, voted on August 25, 2022, and presented to County Council on September 6, 2022. All grant applicants are invited to any of the PRT Commission meetings to answer any questions regarding their grant requests.

 

Eligible projects for ATAX grant consideration is (1) Tourism advertising and promotion (2) Promotion of Arts and Cultural events for the attraction of tourist (3) Facilities for Civic and Cultural events and (4) Visitor Centers.

Grants will be prioritized and awarded based on the tourism impact of the request.

 

All questions related to ATAX grants should be directed to the Oconee County PRT office.