ATAX Grant Applications Being Accepted

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation &Tourism (PRT) Commission announce that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Wednesday, February 15 by 3pm at either of their offices located in South Cove County Park or Chau Ram County Park. 2023! All grant applications are to be reviewed by the PRT Commission on February 23, 2023, voted on March 2, 2023, and presented to County Council on March 21, 2023. All grant applicants are invited to any of the PRT Commission meetings to answer any questions regarding their grant requests. Eligible projects for ATAX grant consideration is (1) Tourism advertising and Promotion (2) Promotion of Arts and Cultural events for the attraction of tourist (3) Facilities for Civic and Cultural events and (4) Visitor Centers. Grants will be prioritized and awarded based on the tourism impact of the request. All questions related to ATAX grants should be directed to the Oconee County PRT office at 864-888-1488.