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Dauphin County Announces $2.74 Million in Tourism Grants
HARRISBURG (May 29, 2024) Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick, III, Justin Douglas and Mike Pries voted to approve $2,745,212 for 114 tourism grants at their legislative meeting this morning. The recipients include entities that will promote tourism and ultimately boost small businesses, representing everything from charities who help children hospitalized with cancer, to local theatres and festivals, charity sporting events, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown improvements, and more.
The 2024 tourism grants are as follows:
- 3 STAR Foundation - Spring/Summer League- $5,000
- AACA Museum Inc. - Night at the Museum - $5,000
- AACA Museum Inc. - Autos & Ales - $5,000
- Advanced Training Programs, Inc. – High School Sports Live - $0
- African Diaspora Initiative Inc. – Africa Day Festival - $5,000
- Art Association of Harrisburg – 36th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk - $2,000
- Asian Refugees United – Soccer Tournament/Youth Summit/Artist Residency/Table Tennis - $5,000
- Black Men Heal – Men Raising Black Boys Conference - $2,000
- Black Wall USA – Rhythms and Flavors of the Black Diaspora - $15,000
- Blue Mountain Velo - Hummelstown Criterium & Street Fair - $15,000
- Brothers & Sisters Making a Difference, Inc. – BMD Brotherhood and Sisterhood Basketball Leagues - $5,000
- Caitlin’s Smiles - Have a Heart Volunteer Day - $500
- Camp Hebron - Lakefront & Pool Equipment Upgrades - $15,000
- Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (CASEF) - $1,000
- Capital Region Economic Development Corp. – Annual Investment Campaign - $75,000
- Central PA Youth Ballet – George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ® - $20,000
- Chris Handles Franklin Foundation – Edgemont Day - $5,000
- Handles Entertainment – Weekend Wednesdays and Salute to the DJ’s - $10,000
- Dauphin County Community Fund – 2024 Program Funding - $250,000
- Dauphin County Community Partners – 20 Year Recognition Celebration - $2,000
- Dauphin County EDC – Great American Outdoor Show Liaison - $60,000
- Dauphin County EDC – 2024 Cultural Festival - $150,000
- Dauphin County Library System – George and Hetti Love Memorial Library - $2,000
- DENM INC, LLC – Summer LIVE Music Festival - $5,000
- Devonshire Memorial Church of the United Brethren – Night to Shine - $5,000
- Don’t Bully Me Inc. – Don’t Bully Me For a Day Media Fest - $500
- Driven From Within – Driven From Within - $1,000
- Eastern PA Hockey – Troopers Helping Troopers Hockey Tournament - $10,000
- El Sol Express – Cinco de Mayo - $10,000
- Europa Market LLC – European Connections - $5,000
- Female Athlete News – PA Field Hockey Senior Cup - $5,000
- Friends of Fort Halifax Park – Promotion and Education - $1,000
- Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc – 18th Annual Colonial Festival - $1,000
- Friends of Midtown – Outdoor Summer Movie Series - $1,000
- Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc. – 108th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show - $10,000
- Front End Family Solutions LLC – Eastern European Connections - $10,000
- Front End Family Solutions LLC – Open House - $10,000
- Gamut Theatre Group Inc. – Shakespeare in the Park - $5,000
- Gratz Agricultural & Horticultural Association – Gratz Fair - $5,000
- Gratz Borough Parks & Recreation – Baseball Field Project - $2,000
- Greenlight Operation – Run for Restoration 5k & 2025 Statewide Human Trafficking Conference - $5,000
- Halsky Entertainment, Inc. – 2024 - $25,000
- Harrisburg Area Learning Academy, Inc. – 90’s Night of Elegance - $1,000
- Harrisburg Area YMCA – 2024 Harrisburg Marathon - $2,000
- Harrisburg Arts District via VHH & Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District - $25,000
- Harrisburg Chapter, National Railway Historical Society - $500
- Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – 2024 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade - $1,500
- Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – Flower Program - $10,000
WW. Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – New Billboard - $1,000
- Harrisburg Heat Pro Soccer – Pro Soccer - $25,000
- Harrisburg Housing Authority – The Weekender Festival - $25,000
- Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc. – Blue & Gray Cluster Dog Shows - $5,000
- Harrisburg Stampede – Arena Football Game - $25,000
- Harrisburg Symphony Association – The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Free Summer Concert - $5,000
- Harrisburg Young Professionals – Forster St. Cleanup, Home Tour, Italian Lake Concerts, Guide to City Living - $5,000
- Hershey Figure Skating Club – Hershey Open Figure Skating Competition - $5,000
- Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority/VHH – 2024 Big 26 Baseball Classic - $25,000
- Hershey Harrisburg Wine County – Spring Sensations Wine Trail - $10,000
- Hershey History Center – HHC 2024 Beautification & Brand Upgrade Project - $2,000
- Himalayan Care Foundation – 2nd Himalayan Open Taekwondo Championship 2024 - $2,000
- Historic Harrisburg Association - $10,000
- Historical Society of Dauphin County – John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion & Library & Archives - $2,000
- International Club of Central Pennsylvania – Cup of the World - $10,000
- Invica, LLC – High School Wrestling - $5,000
- Its on Cigars – Its on Cigars - $5,000
- JRWC – Ultimate Club Duals - $5,000
- Keystone Human Services – Susquehanna Service Dogs’ Graduation - $5,000
- Latino Connection – 11th Annual Latino Ball - $25,000
- Lower Paxton Community Foundation – Independence Weekend Family Celebration - $1,000
- Lower Paxton Community Foundation – Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt - $1,000
- Lower Paxton Township – Paxtonia – Colonial Park – Linglestown – Together WE are ONE - $5,000
- Lykens Valley Children’s Museum - $5,000
- Market Square Concerts – Summermusic 2024 and Season 2024-25 - $2,000
- Marisco Sports Media LLC – Mr. PA Football High School Awards Program 03/2024, Mr. & Miss PA Basketball High School Awards Program 05/2024, PA East-West High School Basketball All-Star Games 05/2024 - $25,000
- Metro of Tomorrow Youth Barber Academy – Metro of Tomorrow Youth Barber Bootcamp - $1,000
- Millersburg Area Working Together – Christmas Tree Lighting - $1,500
- Millersburg Area Working Together – Cherry Blossom Festival - $2,200
- Millersburg Ferry Boat Association – Ferry Boat Operating Season - $5,000
- MOSELF Harrisburg RBI – Baseball/Softball Tournament - $2,000
- Motorama Production Inc. – Motorama Races and Shows - $59,800
- Narcisse Theatre Company – Narcisse Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 Theatrical Season - $2,500
- National Civil War Museum – Advertising and Marketing Initiatives - $10,000
- National Rifle Association – Great American Outdoor Show - $50,000
- Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art – Ned Smith Nature and Arts Festival - $2,000
- New Beginnings Youth and Adult Services Inc – Central PA Unity Cup Tournaments & Festival 2024 - $2,500
- Open Stage of Harrisburg – Open Stage Visibility Project - $5,000
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation – Pennsylvania National Horse Show - $25,000
- Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational and Memorial Center -$10,000
- Pop’s House, Inc. – 2nd Annual July Music Series and 5th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Free Concerts - $30,000
- Reed Township – Sign for Township Building - $712.50
- Robert M. Jackson Veterans Center, Inc. – 2nd Annual Gospel Fest - $15,000
- Sandy Shores Inc. – Wealthy Weekend - $5,000
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company – 2024-2025 Theatrical Season - $10,000
- Senators Partners LLC – 2024 Harrisburg Senators Baseball Season & Other Events - $50,000
- Skywalker Sports Management – Everything You Need to Know about NIL’s - $0
- South Central PA Sickle Cell Council – Central PA Unity Fest “A Celebration of Cultures” - $2,500
- St. Joan of Arc School – Student Garden - $1,000
- Tears for Tarina – Tears for Tarina Annual Sneaker Gala - $5,000
- The Borough of Hummelstown – Community Events - $15,000
- The Civic Club of Harrisburg – The Women’s History Garden, Garden Talks Series - $5,000
- The Hershey Partnership – Hershey Soup Event, Hershey Adventour - $10,000
- The Vineyard at Hershey LLC – Summer Concert Series - $25,000
- TheBurg – 3rd in The Burg - $10,000
- Township of Derry Industrial and Commercial Development Authority – Hershey New Year’s Eve Celebration Event - $10,000
- Travel Champs/Hershey Jr. Bears – International PeeWee Cup and Tournaments - $25,000
- Twin Valley Players – Beautification of Twin Valley Players, Colonnade and Marketing Blitz - $5,000
- Valley Flying Discs – Rally in the Valley - $1,000
- Visit Hershey & Harrisburg - $1,000,000
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts – 25th Anniversary, Hollywood Movies, & Parking - $25,000
- Young Professionals of Color Greater Harrisburg, Juneteenth HBG - $50,000
- Zembo Shrine – Zembo Shrine Circus - $2,500
- DC EDC – EDC Budget - $150,000
- Harrisburg University – HU Concert Series - $50,000
- Halifax Fire Department – Firework Display - $2,000
- Jordan Hill Foundation – Golf Outing - $10,000
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![St. Patrick's Day Parade 2024](http://dauphincounty.gov/images/default-source/adult-probation/st-patrick's-day-parade-2024.jpg?sfvrsn=12da99f6_1)
Dauphin County Announces $2.74 Million in Tourism Grants
HARRISBURG (May 29, 2024) Dauphin County Commissioners George Hartwick, III, Justin Douglas and Mike Pries voted to approve $2,745,212 for 114 tourism grants at their legislative meeting this morning. The recipients include entities that will promote tourism and ultimately boost small businesses, representing everything from charities who help children hospitalized with cancer, to local theatres and festivals, charity sporting events, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown improvements, and more.
The 2024 tourism grants are as follows:
- 3 STAR Foundation - Spring/Summer League- $5,000
- AACA Museum Inc. - Night at the Museum - $5,000
- AACA Museum Inc. - Autos & Ales - $5,000
- Advanced Training Programs, Inc. – High School Sports Live - $0
- African Diaspora Initiative Inc. – Africa Day Festival - $5,000
- Art Association of Harrisburg – 36th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk - $2,000
- Asian Refugees United – Soccer Tournament/Youth Summit/Artist Residency/Table Tennis - $5,000
- Black Men Heal – Men Raising Black Boys Conference - $2,000
- Black Wall USA – Rhythms and Flavors of the Black Diaspora - $15,000
- Blue Mountain Velo - Hummelstown Criterium & Street Fair - $15,000
- Brothers & Sisters Making a Difference, Inc. – BMD Brotherhood and Sisterhood Basketball Leagues - $5,000
- Caitlin’s Smiles - Have a Heart Volunteer Day - $500
- Camp Hebron - Lakefront & Pool Equipment Upgrades - $15,000
- Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair (CASEF) - $1,000
- Capital Region Economic Development Corp. – Annual Investment Campaign - $75,000
- Central PA Youth Ballet – George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ® - $20,000
- Chris Handles Franklin Foundation – Edgemont Day - $5,000
- Handles Entertainment – Weekend Wednesdays and Salute to the DJ’s - $10,000
- Dauphin County Community Fund – 2024 Program Funding - $250,000
- Dauphin County Community Partners – 20 Year Recognition Celebration - $2,000
- Dauphin County EDC – Great American Outdoor Show Liaison - $60,000
- Dauphin County EDC – 2024 Cultural Festival - $150,000
- Dauphin County Library System – George and Hetti Love Memorial Library - $2,000
- DENM INC, LLC – Summer LIVE Music Festival - $5,000
- Devonshire Memorial Church of the United Brethren – Night to Shine - $5,000
- Don’t Bully Me Inc. – Don’t Bully Me For a Day Media Fest - $500
- Driven From Within – Driven From Within - $1,000
- Eastern PA Hockey – Troopers Helping Troopers Hockey Tournament - $10,000
- El Sol Express – Cinco de Mayo - $10,000
- Europa Market LLC – European Connections - $5,000
- Female Athlete News – PA Field Hockey Senior Cup - $5,000
- Friends of Fort Halifax Park – Promotion and Education - $1,000
- Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc – 18th Annual Colonial Festival - $1,000
- Friends of Midtown – Outdoor Summer Movie Series - $1,000
- Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Inc. – 108th Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show - $10,000
- Front End Family Solutions LLC – Eastern European Connections - $10,000
- Front End Family Solutions LLC – Open House - $10,000
- Gamut Theatre Group Inc. – Shakespeare in the Park - $5,000
- Gratz Agricultural & Horticultural Association – Gratz Fair - $5,000
- Gratz Borough Parks & Recreation – Baseball Field Project - $2,000
- Greenlight Operation – Run for Restoration 5k & 2025 Statewide Human Trafficking Conference - $5,000
- Halsky Entertainment, Inc. – 2024 - $25,000
- Harrisburg Area Learning Academy, Inc. – 90’s Night of Elegance - $1,000
- Harrisburg Area YMCA – 2024 Harrisburg Marathon - $2,000
- Harrisburg Arts District via VHH & Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District - $25,000
- Harrisburg Chapter, National Railway Historical Society - $500
- Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – 2024 Harrisburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade - $1,500
- Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – Flower Program - $10,000
WW. Harrisburg Downtown Improvement District – New Billboard - $1,000
- Harrisburg Heat Pro Soccer – Pro Soccer - $25,000
- Harrisburg Housing Authority – The Weekender Festival - $25,000
- Harrisburg Kennel Club, Inc. – Blue & Gray Cluster Dog Shows - $5,000
- Harrisburg Stampede – Arena Football Game - $25,000
- Harrisburg Symphony Association – The Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra Free Summer Concert - $5,000
- Harrisburg Young Professionals – Forster St. Cleanup, Home Tour, Italian Lake Concerts, Guide to City Living - $5,000
- Hershey Figure Skating Club – Hershey Open Figure Skating Competition - $5,000
- Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority/VHH – 2024 Big 26 Baseball Classic - $25,000
- Hershey Harrisburg Wine County – Spring Sensations Wine Trail - $10,000
- Hershey History Center – HHC 2024 Beautification & Brand Upgrade Project - $2,000
- Himalayan Care Foundation – 2nd Himalayan Open Taekwondo Championship 2024 - $2,000
- Historic Harrisburg Association - $10,000
- Historical Society of Dauphin County – John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion & Library & Archives - $2,000
- International Club of Central Pennsylvania – Cup of the World - $10,000
- Invica, LLC – High School Wrestling - $5,000
- Its on Cigars – Its on Cigars - $5,000
- JRWC – Ultimate Club Duals - $5,000
- Keystone Human Services – Susquehanna Service Dogs’ Graduation - $5,000
- Latino Connection – 11th Annual Latino Ball - $25,000
- Lower Paxton Community Foundation – Independence Weekend Family Celebration - $1,000
- Lower Paxton Community Foundation – Lower Paxton Christkindlmarkt - $1,000
- Lower Paxton Township – Paxtonia – Colonial Park – Linglestown – Together WE are ONE - $5,000
- Lykens Valley Children’s Museum - $5,000
- Market Square Concerts – Summermusic 2024 and Season 2024-25 - $2,000
- Marisco Sports Media LLC – Mr. PA Football High School Awards Program 03/2024, Mr. & Miss PA Basketball High School Awards Program 05/2024, PA East-West High School Basketball All-Star Games 05/2024 - $25,000
- Metro of Tomorrow Youth Barber Academy – Metro of Tomorrow Youth Barber Bootcamp - $1,000
- Millersburg Area Working Together – Christmas Tree Lighting - $1,500
- Millersburg Area Working Together – Cherry Blossom Festival - $2,200
- Millersburg Ferry Boat Association – Ferry Boat Operating Season - $5,000
- MOSELF Harrisburg RBI – Baseball/Softball Tournament - $2,000
- Motorama Production Inc. – Motorama Races and Shows - $59,800
- Narcisse Theatre Company – Narcisse Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 Theatrical Season - $2,500
- National Civil War Museum – Advertising and Marketing Initiatives - $10,000
- National Rifle Association – Great American Outdoor Show - $50,000
- Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art – Ned Smith Nature and Arts Festival - $2,000
- New Beginnings Youth and Adult Services Inc – Central PA Unity Cup Tournaments & Festival 2024 - $2,500
- Open Stage of Harrisburg – Open Stage Visibility Project - $5,000
- Pennsylvania National Horse Show Foundation – Pennsylvania National Horse Show - $25,000
- Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational and Memorial Center -$10,000
- Pop’s House, Inc. – 2nd Annual July Music Series and 5th Annual Jazz Under the Stars Free Concerts - $30,000
- Reed Township – Sign for Township Building - $712.50
- Robert M. Jackson Veterans Center, Inc. – 2nd Annual Gospel Fest - $15,000
- Sandy Shores Inc. – Wealthy Weekend - $5,000
- Sankofa African American Theatre Company – 2024-2025 Theatrical Season - $10,000
- Senators Partners LLC – 2024 Harrisburg Senators Baseball Season & Other Events - $50,000
- Skywalker Sports Management – Everything You Need to Know about NIL’s - $0
- South Central PA Sickle Cell Council – Central PA Unity Fest “A Celebration of Cultures” - $2,500
- St. Joan of Arc School – Student Garden - $1,000
- Tears for Tarina – Tears for Tarina Annual Sneaker Gala - $5,000
- The Borough of Hummelstown – Community Events - $15,000
- The Civic Club of Harrisburg – The Women’s History Garden, Garden Talks Series - $5,000
- The Hershey Partnership – Hershey Soup Event, Hershey Adventour - $10,000
- The Vineyard at Hershey LLC – Summer Concert Series - $25,000
- TheBurg – 3rd in The Burg - $10,000
- Township of Derry Industrial and Commercial Development Authority – Hershey New Year’s Eve Celebration Event - $10,000
- Travel Champs/Hershey Jr. Bears – International PeeWee Cup and Tournaments - $25,000
- Twin Valley Players – Beautification of Twin Valley Players, Colonnade and Marketing Blitz - $5,000
- Valley Flying Discs – Rally in the Valley - $1,000
- Visit Hershey & Harrisburg - $1,000,000
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts – 25th Anniversary, Hollywood Movies, & Parking - $25,000
- Young Professionals of Color Greater Harrisburg, Juneteenth HBG - $50,000
- Zembo Shrine – Zembo Shrine Circus - $2,500
- DC EDC – EDC Budget - $150,000
- Harrisburg University – HU Concert Series - $50,000
- Halifax Fire Department – Firework Display - $2,000
- Jordan Hill Foundation – Golf Outing - $10,000
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Dauphin County Commissioners are essentially the CEOs of the county, with authority over budgets and finance, debts, contracts, appointment of department heads and staff.