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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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Guidelines for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program
Float the Allegheny
![Friends floating the Allegheny River in Olean area](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210821_131234.jpg?itok=aQUQuxq5)
Taylor Shines: The Laser Spectacular
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
![Autumn is Wonder-fall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/blog_autumn_wonderfall_0.jpg?itok=vgL2-qG5)
Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.
This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.
Education in Nature
Quick Center’s ArtMobile celebrates 10 years of visiting local libraries in 2018
![2018-Summer-Library-Program](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/2018-Summer-Library-Program.jpg?itok=p1K82u_H)
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its 10-year anniversary this month participating in the National Summer Reading Program, making stops at public libraries across New York and Pennsylvania.
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
![On MTB looking up HV trail](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/mtb_looking_up_trail_at_hv-2010.jpg?itok=-WTffsdQ)
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Boardroom Banked Slalom 2024
![Snowboarder at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Boardroom%20Banked-01.jpg?itok=q8S1Fifk)
If you love snowboarding, this is the event for you. Great for spectating! Vendor Village and cookout on the Champagne Sundeck at the Yodeler Lodge.
Discounted lift tickets for competitors and lodging are available. Assumption of risk form must be signed by a parent if competitor is under 18.
Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort
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)
Music Fest at Harwood Haven
![Harwood Haven Campground](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/crush-1048214_560316684020039_1150963964_o.jpg?itok=DHPm_Whb)
So Many Roads Jamboree
Raccoon Rally
![Mountain Bike, Photo Credit- SeanCarr Photography](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Catt%20Co%20Mountain%20Bike-2.jpg?itok=6TBHYfFg)
5K De Mayo 2024
![Sasquatch](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/386503629_10222618656710118_1107258418950974126_n.jpg?itok=e46GyVXw)
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023
![Fireworks](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-11/firework%20collage.jpg?itok=RwK1pEHW)
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 29th, 2023
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Village of Knives Celebration
![photo from American Cutlery Museum](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/american-cutlery-museum-IMG_0002.jpg?itok=sN_rjsD2)
2024 Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert
![Past concert in Cattaraugus County](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Jul%2031%2C%209%2048%2042%20PM.jpg?itok=Y6U-My--)