Hospitality Association Grants
Who can apply: Applicants must operate within the United States and submit a complete application. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions, industry associations, and charitable organizations recognized by the IRS under Sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6), 509(a)(1), or 509(a)(2). The proposed program must relate solely to hospitality industry education, training, certification, or advancement. The organization’s annual operating budget is generally expected to be less than $1,000,000. First-time applicants must provide a letter of recommendation or support from a hospitality professional who is not currently on the association’s board. Funds may support educational speaker fees, classes, study guides, certification courses, exam fees, materials, workshops, and related approved expenses; membership dues and travel grants are not eligible.
Deadline: Applications for 2027 funding are due November 15, 2026. Grants are awarded annually, generally in the first quarter of the following year.