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Hunter Hill Farm

HHF, Bedroom
Hunter Hill Farm (HHF) is a charming, rustic farmhouse Bed & Breakfast, perfect for couples, business travelers, and those celebrating significant life events.

The Lincoln Boutique Motel

Inside a room at The Lincoln Boutique Motel
The "Original" Telemark Motel has been reimagined and reopened under new ownership: The Lincoln Boutique Motel.

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

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

Little Rock City

A view of an area at Little Rock City State Forest.
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.

Microtel Inn and Suites

Microtel Inn & Suites in Allegany
A quality hotel offering comfortable, discount hotel accommodations in New York's Southern Tier area.

Myers Steak House & Inn

Myers Steakhouse
Myers is a truly unique and historical destination, located at 460 Wildwood Avenue, on Route 219 in Salamanca, New York.

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!

Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.

Camp Emerald Acres

Camp Emerald Acres
A campground that's the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors with your family or friends.

Brothers Osborne at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

Allegany Casino Event Center
One of the hottest duos in Country Music is heading to Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino! The Grammy award-winning Brothers Osborne will take the stage at the Seneca Allegany Event Center on Friday, May 16 at 7 pm.
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Great View Cabins

Inside a Great View Cabin
Located near Allegany State Park, Great View Cabins are your ticket to enjoy the beautiful New York woods.

Tourism Promotion Program

Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).

Funding Source

The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:

Group A

Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.

Group B

Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.

Program Contact

This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).