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Group B
"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)
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
Applications are accepted after they are released from late October to early December. Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the application in October.
Application Process
Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.
A marketing campaign could contain any of the following:
Print materials
Online Advertising
Radio Advertising
Television & Video Advertising
Possible applicants should have, at least, a rough project plan using the example application for one marketing campaign
Approved Tourism Programs
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Juneteenth Celebration 2024
![Juneteenth Celebration 2019](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/image.jpg?itok=9Imqu4hR)
Mother's Day Wine Train
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Fall-Foliage-image-1-1.jpg?itok=A28DluTK)
On the Farm Market
![Girl feeding sheep at the petting zoo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/441877746_800748978684936_1356418415777046124_n.jpg?itok=gL8QBfWq)
Family Day at the Cattaraugus County Museum
![WNY Fiddle Kids](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/WNY%20FIDDLE%20KIDS.jpg?itok=uI2kbUTt)
Mother's Day Chicken BBQ Train Ride
![NYLE Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Fall-Foliage-image-1-1.jpg?itok=A28DluTK)
Pride in the Park
The Cattaraugus County Pride Coalition announces it's 6th Pride event at Pride in the Park!
This is a fun event for all with music, entertainment, vendors, food, educational, LGBTQ+ owned businesses, artists and allies, and so much more. This is a family friendly event and everyone is welcome to attend.
The event will be held at War Vets Park in Olean on Saturday, June 29th from 12pm until 4pm.
Archeology Dig at Canticle Farms
![Volunteer holds 800 yr old ceramic pipe at Canticle Farms](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/Volunteer%20holds%20800-yr%20old%20ceramic%20pipe.jpg?itok=qCIIKPSr)
Allegheny Valley Project (AVP) is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley.
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Olean's Community Wide Garage Sales
![Past yard sale event in Olean](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/olean-community-garage-sale-9-10_013.jpg?itok=GuX1F3y6)
Trivia Night at The Challenger Learning Center
![Challenger learning center logo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/279559218_418514686940834_5801598436524535377_n.jpg?itok=Lhe1MBc0)
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.
Go Skateboarding Day!
![Skateboarder at New Car Dealers of WNY Ellicottville Skatepark](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/448322945_1008517234617233_1779016092306068401_n.jpg?itok=-wiWfo0y)
Holiday Valley's Telestock Day 2024
![Telestock Day at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Telestock-02.jpg?itok=vas_Szud)
Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Anticipated Opening Day 2023
![Skier's at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Holiday%20Valley%20skiers%20on%20Morning%20Star%20slope.jpg?itok=gmayp0PW)
Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 24th- Weather permitting. Finger crossed that Mother Nature let's that happen!!
Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!
Demo Day at Holiday Valley 2023
![Demo Day at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Demo%20Day-01.jpg?itok=rVBhMuPd)
Today is the day to try before you buy! Free demos from many ski and snowboard reps, featuring Ellicottville's awesome specialty ski and snowboard shops. Check it out, slopeside of the Holiday Valley Lodge. Credit card required for deposit and parent signature if under 18.
Summer Music Festival
![Summer Music Fest at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/SF%20STAGE%20AND%20AREA.jpg?itok=NDuLNpZc)