The Town of Barnstable is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Tourism Mini-Grant program, with a total of $12,000 being awarded to 19 local civic and non-profit organizations. These grant awards will support programming and promotional efforts that attract visitors to the Town of Barnstable.
The Tourism Mini-Grant program is funded through a portion of the Town’s rooms tax revenue. Each year, civic associations and non-profit organizations offering programming and visitor services in Barnstable are encouraged to apply for funding through this initiative.
The list of 2025 grantees are as follows:
| Organization | Event |
| Tales of Cape Cod | 2025 Annual Historic Lecture Series |
| Love Live Local, Inc | Love Local Fest 2025 |
| Cape Cod Art Center | Exploring Cape Cod’s Natural Beauty through Art Program |
| Rotary Club of Hyannis | Annual Home, Garden, Lifestyle Show |
| Department of Veteran Services, Barnstable District | Centerville Memorial Day Parade |
| Centerville Civic Association | Centerville Christmas Stroll |
| Centerville Public Library | Centerville Old Home Week Event |
| Cotuit Library | Cornhole Tournament and Sounds of Summer Concert |
| Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association | 2025 Fourth of July Parade |
| Barnstable Village Association | Summer Concert Series |
| West Barnstable Village Festival Committee, Inc. | West Barnstable Village Festival |
| Greater Hyannis Civic Association | Santa’s Boat Parade |
| Barnstable Land Trust | BLT’s Climate Conversations Festival 2025 |
| Centerville Historical Museum | Promoting their 70th Year |
| Osterville Village Library | Experience Osterville Guide |
| Osterville Business & Professional Association | Annual Village Directory, Brochure and Calendar of Events |
| JFK Hyannis Museum Foundation, Inc. | Kennedy Legacy Trail promotion |
| Hyannis Film Festival | Hyannis Film Festival screenings at Hyannis Arts Hall |
| Historical Society of Santuit & Cotuit | Strawberry Fest |
