Objective

Market New York is a grant program that supports regionally themed marketing projects that promote tourism destinations, attractions and special events, as well as tourism facility capital improvement projects.  Additionally, eligible projects include the hosting, coordination and execution of special events new to New York State, and the promotion of agritourism and craft beverage tourism.

Overview

Market New York is a grant program with funding available for eligible projects that will create an economic impact by increasing tourism throughout the state.

Eligibility

Entities that may apply for funding include:

• Not-for-profit corporations
• Municipalities
• Tourism promotional agencies (TPAs)
• Public benefit corporations and for-profit companies

Individuals, SUNY schools and NYS agencies are NOT eligible to apply for this grant.

Businesses must be certified in New York State. Not-for-profit corporations are subject to New York State’s Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, and must have proof of incorporation (or equivalent document) from the NYS Department of State or NYS Board of Regents, a charities registration number from the NYS Office of the Attorney General and proof of tax-exempt status under the IRS code.

Resources

• For the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, up to $15 million will be available through Market New York.
• Market New York is a grant program established to strengthen tourism and attract visitors to New York State by promoting destinations, attractions and special events.  Funding is available for tourism marketing initiatives, capital/construction projects and the recruitment and/or execution of special events, including meetings, conferences, conventions, festivals, agritourism/craft beverage events, athletic competitions and consumer and industry trade shows. The Market New York program and each funded proposal will work to support the long term strategic plans for economic growth as put forth by the Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs).
• Read the Market New York Round 8 Guidelines here.
• For more information about I LOVE NEW YORK visit: www.iloveny.com. 
• For more information about the REDCs visit regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
• For more information about New York State Tourism Promotion Agencies click here.
• For more information about Market New York please contact New York State Division of Tourism staff at RegionalTourism@esd.ny.gov.

How to Apply

Market New York applicants are required to submit project proposals through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA).

CFA Important Dates:

• May 1, 2018 CFA portal/ application access opens;
• Round 8 Awards expected to be announced in the fall of 2018;
• Round 8 of the CFA closes as of July 27, 2018  at 4pm EST.

For more information about Market New York and the next round of funding please contact New York State Division of Tourism staff at RegionalTourism@esd.ny.gov.