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Ruth Howe-Prescott House

Guy showcasing historic material at Ruth Howe-Prescott House
In Cadiz, New York, a mile from Franklinville, there is a salt-box house which was built between 1816 - 1819.

Group B

"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program) is for any organization (non-profit or business) to get more people to their event or destination.

Overview

A portion of bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).

Funds for Marketing Campaign

The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.

This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.

Eligible Applicants

Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.

The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.

Application Period

Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released  from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year. 

Application Process

Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.

The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following:

  • Print materials
  • Online Advertising
  • Radio Advertising
  • Television & Video Advertising

Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.

Application & Guidelines Document

tourism_grant_guidelines_2026.pdf

 

Questions

Contact us with your questions on our Tourism Promotion Grant Program questions form or call us at 1-800-331-0573.

So Much Diversity this Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend?(July 17-18, 2010) We know summer in Western New York is busy for everyone but if you are looking for something a little different this is the weekend of options!

Annual Turkey Trot

Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean

Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonaventure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!

Registration is at 8:30am at Francis Hall. Race starts at 9:30am.

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Winter Art Crawl at The Onohsagwe:de' Cultural Center

Inside the gift shop at the Cultural Center

Join the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center for a day of shopping. Native artists and craftspeople will be set up indoors, throughout the building. Free and open to the public. Museum admission is free for the day.

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Easter Craft Vendor Event

Easter Bunny

Shop through the craft vendors and take your photo with the Easter Bunny!

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Annual Turkey Trot 2023

Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean

Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonavenure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!

Registration is 8:00am - 8:45am at Murphy Hall. Race starts at 9:00am.

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Annual Turkey Trot

Turkey for The Turkey Trot in Olean

Feel good this Thanksgiving by starting your day with a non-timed 5K at St. Bonaventure University with other passionate runners and walkers! Continue that feel good feeling by knowing that the registration fee supports the local food pantry and the Every Kid Deserves the Y fund!

Registration is at 8:30am at Francis Hall. Race starts at 9:30am.

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First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2024

Fat Bikes along trail in Allegany State Park

Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 am on January 1, 2024. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day.

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Summer Music Festival

Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley
Celebrate America 250 with a three day music festival held at Holiday Valley and hosted by the Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce.
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Allegany State Park; National Public Lands Day

Public Lands Day, ASP

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Allegany State Park!

Join Allegany State Park on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am-2:30pm at the Red House side of the park for a celebration of 20 years of National Public Lands Day! This nationwide event brings people together to give back to public lands through volunteer service projects. 

Event Details: 

- Check-in/Registration: 9:00-9:30am at the Beehunter picnic shelter 

- Service Projects: 9:30am-12:30pm 

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Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center

Challenger learning center logo

The Challenger Learning Center announced the return of their popular space quiz event! Join in to test your space knowledge and also support a local organization. The event will feature a quiz with prizes for the winning team. You can participate in a team of 2-5 players.

Apart from the quiz, we will also have raffles with exciting prizes such as a Cutco Block, a $100 gift certificate from the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, a $50 AMC gift certificate, and more. You can still purchase raffle tickets even if you are not attending the event.

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Education in Nature

Path at Nannen
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.