The third quarter recipients of the Highlands Chamber of Commerce (Visit Highlands, NC) grants we’re announced on April 26.
Each year Visit Highlands, NC supports local nonprofits through its Tourism Grant and Sponsorships program.
These grants and sponsorships are funded by occupancy taxes, which are paid by guests staying in Highlands’ accommodations.
In FY 2019/2020 $167,893.31, in grants and sponsorships were provided to local nonprofits and to date the total is $137,573.96.
As Highlands opens up after the pandemic, the Chamber expects to be able to assist more nonprofits as we all work together to make Highlands a great place to live and visit.
Nancy Aaron – Chamber Music Festival. Submitted photo
Grants and Sponsorships awarded this quarter total $85,220 and the recipients are:
Center for Life Enrichment, Porch Fest $8,400
Chamber Music Festival $7,500
Friends of Founders Park, Shrimp Boil $1,300
Highlands Festivals $20,000
Highlands Motoring Festival (Summer Event) $8,000
Highlands Motoring and The Bascom Collaborative Exhibition $5,000
Highlands Motoring Festival (Fall Event) $3,000
Highlands Performing Art Center $10,000 Highlands Playhouse $10,000
The Bascom Center for Visual Art $10,000
A huge thank you to all of our nonprofits that provide education, entertainment, and culture for residents and visitors.
The Chamber encourages everyone to support and enjoy the programs provided by our local nonprofits.
For more information about applying for a Tourism Grant or Sponsorship program email the Chamber at Grants@highlandschamber.org.
Pictured at the top of the article are Highlands Chamber of Commerce (Visit Highlands, NC) grant recipients for 2020/2021. From left are Fallon Hovis, Bonnie Dayton, Sandy Carlton and Lee Garrett, President – Center for Life Enrichment; Jeannie Mullen and Sandie Trevathan – Highlands Playhouse; Steve Mehder – Highlands Motoring Festival; Mary Adair Trumbly – Highlands Performing Arts Center; Billy Love and Karin Peterson – The Bascom: A Center for the Visual Arts.