# Virginia Awards Tourism Marketing Grants

On October 14, 2026, Virginia announced $205,300 in matching grants for 46 tourism marketing programs through the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program. Local matches are expected to add more than $273,130, generating over $478,400 in total marketing activity and benefiting 276 tourism partners. The Corporation plans to offer additional marketing grant opportunities throughout 2027, creating a funding opportunity for eligible tourism organizations, businesses, chambers, and destination marketing groups.

- Eligible organizations can review application information at vatc.org/grants and plan for additional grant rounds expected during 2027; no application deadline is specified in the signal.
- The matching structure means applicants should account for local matching funds when planning proposals. The announced grants support tourism marketing programs rather than conventional government contract awards.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
- Office of the Governor of Virginia

### Key Quotes
> I’m proud to help support these communities by making sure they have the resources to thrive even during slower months.
> — Abigail Spanberger, Governor of Virginia

### Sources
- [October Releases](https://www.governor.virginia.gov//newsroom/news-releases/2026/october-releases/name-1124803-en.html) - VA