The Ithaca/Tompkins County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Ithaca) promotes visitor-ready accommodations and attractions across Tompkins County. Our staff promotes leisure travel, group travel, supports meeting planners, and operates two Visitor Centers -- we are here to inspire overnight visitation, and to help people make the most of their time while exploring Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Agriculinary Microgrant Program - New application coming soon!
Microgrants of up to $2000 will be available to farm, agriculinary businesses, and restaurants looking to start new agriculinary enterprises or to market or expand existing enterprises. The purpose of the grant is to help kick-start new farm ventures or expand existing ventures, with a focus on initiating or expanding visitor-ready tourism opportunities in Tompkins County.
2025 Microgrant Application (example) -- PDF with grant details, application form, and final report form. You may fill in forms or respond to questions in a separate document.
A new round is anticipated in spring 2026. Contact Lucy to be notified of future opportunities.
1st round of applications will open by the end of January 2026
2nd round pending awards first round
Have questions about the Agriculinary microgrant? Please contact Lucy Williams at lucy@visitithaca.com.
