Visit Dublin GA Announces Cycle 1 of FY26 Tourism Grant Program and is now accepting applications for funding requests.
The FY 2026 Tourism Grant Program is a grant funding program offered by Visit Dublin GA. The FY 2026 program funding was set at $15,000 which will be divided among awarded grant requests through two funding cycles. Applications are now being accepted for the first funding cycle with an application deadline of September 26th, 2025.
“We look forward to supporting and promoting the organizations and events awarded grants through this process. We are excited to see and measure the economic impact these events will have on Dublin and Laurens County,” said Bill Brown, Chairman of Visit Dublin GA. According to reports provided by Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Laurens County has experienced several consecutive record-breaking years in tourism, with 2023 pushing 8.9% over one year prior. Visitor spending generated $8.2 million in state and local taxes, which is equivalent to $462 in tax savings for every household in Laurens County during 2023.
“We’re excited to reopen the Tourism Grant Program and invite our community to think creatively about how they market their tourism product and Laurens County as a destination,” said Visit Dublin GA Director Miriam Lewis. “Each round of funding brings opportunity for new ideas and fresh energy to how we attract visitors, and we can’t wait to see what innovative tourism projects and promotions emerge this cycle.”
The Tourism Grant Program is designed for qualified applicants whose projects or events clearly align with Visit Dublin GA’s mission to enhance the economic base of the community through tourism. Visit Dublin GA promotes Laurens County as a destination for tourists and conventions, invests in local community resources that encourage tourism and conventions, and coordinates and stages events with regional and state-wide interest. Visit Dublin GA is the marketing brand of the Dublin-Laurens Tourism Council, Inc., a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization.
For media requests, please contact:
Miriam Lewis, Executive Director Visit Dublin GA
miriam@visitdublinga.org
478.272.4002
FY26 Tourism Grant Funding Request Guidelines
FY26 Tourism Grant Funding Request Application, Cycle 1 – document can be downloaded and filled out electronically except for signature(s)
