FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE: Holyoke, MA — Event Grants Now Available! The Holyoke Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC), under the office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED), has available funds designated from the Mass Gaming Mitigation Funds to support events related to tourism in the city of Holyoke. These efforts are intended to bolster the Explore Holyoke initiative.

This second round of Event Grants will be for events between October 24th 2025 and February 28th 2026. 

The Application for these grants will be open October 1st and available on the Explore Holyoke website and the TAC page on the City of Holyoke’s website.

https://www.exploreholyoke.com/

https://www.holyoke.org/departments/tourism-advisory-committee/

Requests for up to $2000 will be available on a rolling basis. TAC meets once a month and will consider applications submitted prior to their meetings. Grants will be approved until the available funding is expended. 

Please review the guidelines prior to submitting an application. Guidelines are available with the application. 

The TAC is a dynamic group made up of tourism experts and community representatives, including voices from iconic local institutions like the Wistariahurst Museum and the International Volleyball Hall of Fame. Together, the committee advises the city on all things tourism — from strategy and events to funding and promotion.

If you are interested in joining TAC please send cover letter and resume to 

vegaa@holyoke.org at the Office of Planning and Economic Development

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