Austin launches new grant to protect historic sites and boost tourism

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin Economic Development Department launched a new Heritage Preservation Grant to fund inclusive heritage tourism projects and historic site preservation.
The two-year reimbursable grants will be offered for capital, planning, educational or marketing projects that attract tourists and convention delegates to the city. Grants are available to any government, nonprofit or commercial entity partnered with historic designated properties.
“Preserving Austin