Chautauqua County has established a 3% occupancy tax for the purposes of promoting, developing, and protecting the area’s tourism industry. 60% of every dollar from the occupancy tax is intended to provide grants for projects that will achieve and/or support special tourism product and event development initiatives. New this year, applications will only be accepted online. To apply for the grant please read the grant application guidelines and complete the online application and submit to the County Department of Planning & Development by October 1st.