- Virginia Destination Marketing Organizations who have been established for at least 6-months at time of applying) must complete the DRIVE Tourism + Application during the application period at the beginning of the round. Please see the grant round timeline found below. Virginia DMOs that have participated in DRIVE Tourism, DRIVE 2.0, and/or DRIVE Outdoor are able to apply and participate in DRIVE Tourism+.
- Once completed, communities received a notification at the end of the application grading period if they had been selected to participate in the current grant round.
- If selected, the community will work with us to schedule and host their VTC-led DRIVE Tourism + workshop.
- After the DRIVE Tourism + workshop is completed, communities are eligible to apply for $10,000 grant funding.