The Albuquerque Tourism Marketing District (ATMD) is offering grants of up to $50,000 to businesses and nonprofits with projects that create experiences, improve or develop infrastructure or grow arts and culture programs. Applicants must be located in New Mexico and registered as a federally recognized for-profit or nonprofit entity.
According to the Visit Albuquerque website, ATMD is a coalition of approximately 150 local lodging properties that have organized efforts in order to increase demand for overnight visitation to the city. ATMD provides additional funds to expand marketing of Albuquerque, enhance visitor services and develop destination assets. This year, 5% of ATMD revenue supports annual tourism grants.
There are two types of funding opportunities for the 2023 grant cycle.
Applicants for an Innovator grant may apply for up to $50,000 for project implementation. A one-to-one funding match is required for the amount requested.
Applicants for an Incubator grant may apply for up to $10,000 for project implementation. Two letters of support are required and should be from entities or stakeholders that will benefit directly from the proposed project. A total of up to six Incubator Visit Albuquerque Tourism Grants will be awarded in the 2023 grant cycle.
The application deadline is 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023. Interested applicants can attend one of the informational workshops offered via Zoom video conference on March 13 and April 3.