Illinois for-profit businesses, nonprofits and local governments developing or improving tourism attractions marketed to visitors from 50+ miles away can apply for $15,000–$200,000; for-profits must match at least 75% of project cost.
Grants of $15,000 to $200,000 for the development or improvement of tourism attractions in Illinois that are open to the public at least 100 days a year and marketed to visitors from more than 50 miles away. For-profit businesses are eligible but must provide a match of at least 75% of total project cost (in-kind not allowed for for-profits). Applications are accepted October 14 – November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, other units of local government, local promotion groups, not-for-profit organizations and for-profit businesses
Tourism attraction open to the public a minimum of 100 days per year (or 200 hours if entirely event-driven) and marketed to visitors from more than 50 miles away
For-profit grantees must match no less than 75% of total project cost; in-kind contributions are not allowable match for for-profits
Must be registered and pre-qualified in the GATA Grantee Portal
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