Tourism Partnership Fund (TPF)

The Tourism Partnership Fund of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is a reimbursable matching funds grant with its mission being the advancement of tourism economic benefit throughout the state by providing financial assistance to qualified partners for tourism marketing initiatives that attract visitors to and encourage visitor spending in South Carolina. 

 

Eligibility

1. Organizations exempted from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
2. Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is required as registered with Internal Revenue Service.

Qualified Organizations

• Destination Marketing Organizations (Chambers of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Regional Tourism Commissions).
• Public Sector Organizations (Attractions, Associations, Events, Entertainment, Festivals, or Recreation, etc.).
• Government: Any city and/or county government agency, board, or political subdivision other than that specifically designated as a state agency.
• Organizations whose primary goal is to attract additional visitors through tourism promotion.

Tourism Partnership Fund Grants

You will need an Abode Reader to download our PROGRAM OVERVIEW which contains important information on each TPF grant; the program's core stipulations, requirements and reimbursement procedures. Below are the individual TPF grants:

• Established Market Grant
• Developing Market Grant
• Sports Marketing Grant
• Attraction Grant
• Festival/Event Grant
• Sponsorship Grant

TPF Project Forms

• Printing Specification Sheet
• Verbal Quote Sheet
• Reimbursement Sheet
• Welcome Center Address List
• SC Logo and Usage Guidelines  

For more information please contact:
Gale Bivines (gbivines@scprt.com) or Dottie Fisher (dfisher@scprt.com)

 

 

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