OCPRT: Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Friday, August 14

The Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) Commission announce that Accommodations Tax (ATAX) grant applications will be accepted until Friday, August 14, by 3:00 pm. ATAX Application guides may be requested through the PRT office at 888-1488 and are available online at www.oconeesc.com

All applications must be received by the PRT office at South Cove County Park by 3:00 pm Friday, August 14! All Grant Applications will be reviewed by the PRT Commission, August 20, voted on at the August 27 PRT meeting and presented to County Council, September 15. All meetings will be held at the Oconee County Council Chambers beginning at 12:00 pm. 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.