Grants & Sponsorships
Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofit organizations through its Tourism Grant Program and sponsorships. The grants are funded by occupancy taxes collected from guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations. A committee comprised of volunteers and staff reviews the grant applications and recommends approval to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce/Visit Highlands, NC Board of Directors.
Click here for the Guidelines for Tourism Grants.
To fill out and submit a Tourism Grant Application, click here.
For the required Tourism Grant Post Report, click here.
To fill out and submit a Sponsorship Application, click here.
For the required Sponsorship Post Report, click here.
Please email completed applications to grants@highlandschamber.org.
RECIPIENT TESTIMONIALS
“The Bascom extends its gratitude to the Highlands Chamber of Commerce for its support of our "Creative Community Initiative," aimed at fostering engagement with new audiences through the visual arts. This initiative encompasses a rich array of programming, from free admission exhibitions to community partnerships and artist/curator talks, all designed to make the arts accessible to diverse audiences. We thank the Chamber for its support of our initiative through its marketing and tourism grants and its commitment to keeping the visual arts a vital and vibrant presence on the Plateau.” – Bianca Mitchell, Director of Marketing