Washington County Tourism Promotion Director Jeff Kotula says Washington County Pennsylvania is home to some of the country’s finest historical and cultural attractions, and continues to lead the southwestern Pennsylvania region in both economic and tourism growth. To support this growth and leverage tourism’s impact on economic development, he says the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA) – as part of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce – has awarded $150,230 in new tourism investments, bringing the agency’s 2024 grant total to $533,205. Kotula says the grants are awarded to public and private organizations for both marketing and capital projects in the 2025 tourism season. Historical, cultural and entertainment organizations such as the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington County Historical Society, Canonsburg Educational and Cultural Institute, Sarris Candies, National Pike Trail Council, and others are receiving grants to promote their events and for capital improvements.
TOURISM GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS
Borough of Burgettstown: To promote cycling in Hillman State Park & the Panhandle Trail $ 6,750.00
Canonsburg Educational & Cultural Institute: Comprehensive site evaluation & developmental plan $ 40,000.00
County Home Shows: To promote visitation to the 2025 Washington Co. Home Show $ 8,480.00
National Pike Trail Council: To install lighting within a 1,000 ft curved tunnel along the trail $ 20,000.00
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum: To install swinging door operators to meet ADA standards $ 20,000.00
Sarris Candies, Inc.: To promote visitor interest and events at new production facility $ 35,000.00
Washington County Historical Society: To restore the main hallway & staircase of the LeMoyne House $ 20,000.00