Cultural Tourism Advancement (CTA) Grant 2023 

What is the Cultural Tourism Advancement Grant?

The Chattanooga Tourism Company (Tourism Co.) Cultural Tourism Advancement Grant supports a wide range of tourism-related projects that contribute to visitors’ positive experiences in the Chattanooga area. Grants are awarded on the basis of merit as determined and administered by Chattanooga Tourism Co.



Background

The Tourism Co. developed this grant and designates funds annually to support several objectives identified in our strategic plan: 1) increase brand awareness for Chattanooga and Hamilton County, 2) drive visitor demand, and 3) develop and enhance visitor experiences.

Grant funds consist of public dollars generated by visitors to Hamilton County who spend the night in our accommodations. These funds must be used to support the Tourism Co.’s mission of promoting and developing visitor experiences to enhance the economic and social prosperity of Hamilton County.



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