Travel Agent and Tour Operators Grant (TATO)
APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED
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The grant will be offered using the following criteria
- Eligible businesses must prove a 50% revenue loss from 2019 to 2020.
- Amount awarded will be based on 75% of lost revenue, capped at $100,000.
Multiple locations or businesses?
- One application per location/business
- The same owner with multiple locations/businesses must submit one application per location. Each location will be capped at $100,000 per application.
Eligibility
Who is eligible for the grant?
- A travel agent who books commission-based travel for private individuals or companies.
- A tour company that schedules tour details and itineraries in North Dakota.
- A transportation company that provides bus services to tour planners for tours either originating in North Dakota or receptive operators who provide local services to tour companies bringing groups into North Dakota.
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for the TATO Grant, a business must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Business must prove a 50% revenue loss from 2019 to 2020.
- Have a permanent physical location in North Dakota (P.O. boxes or mailing addresses are not considered a physical location).
- Business must be established on or prior to March 1, 2019.
- Be a North Dakota-based business registered and in good standing with the North Dakota Secretary of State or applicable tribal government at the time of application. Sole proprietors not operating under a trade name, do not have to be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State. If a sole proprietor is operating under a trade name, they must be registered with the North Dakota Secretary of State. Please click link for more information https://sos.nd.gov/business/business-services/business-structures/sole-proprietorship
Who is NOT eligible for the Travel Agent and Tour Operators Grant?
- National companies that sell to North Dakotans but do not have a full-time employee who lives in North Dakota.
- Corporations that have staff dedicated to purchasing and arranging travel for employees.
- Military based travel agents or others employed by government entities.
- Attractions that offer guided services and tours.
Visit https://ndgov.link/TATO for information on award and eligible expenses.