Connected Destinations Fund (Year 1) 2026-2029
Funding
£100,000 – £200,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 5 October 2026
The Connected Destinations Fund is a £3.38 million programme running from 2026 to 2029. It is funded by DCMS and managed by VisitEngland. The fund helps tourism destinations across England create new bookable visitor experiences and stronger regional tourism offers. Grants range from £100,000 to £200,000. This round covers the first year of the programme, 2026/27. Applications close on 5 October 2026.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be led by a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)
- Must involve cross-regional partnerships
- Projects must create new bookable visitor experiences
- Must work with local authorities, Mayoral Strategic Authorities, or industry partners
This fund is for Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) in England working with local authorities, Mayoral Strategic Authorities, and tourism industry partners. It is designed for partnerships developing new bookable visitor experiences across regions. It is not for individual businesses or organisations working alone outside of an LVEP-led partnership.
Regions
Full details from British Tourist Authority operating as VisitEngland
The Connected Destinations Fund is a £3.38 million programme over the three-year period 2026-2029 to support tourism destinations develop new products across England. The programme, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and led by VisitEngland, encourages Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) and destinations working with Mayoral Stratgeic Authorities, local authorities and industry partners, develop bookable experiences with compelling regional propositions creating more connected visitor journeys. The Fund supports regional growth with cross-regional partnerships led by England's LVEPs. This call for applications relates to the award of grants for new projects in the first year of the programme, 2026/27.
Applications are open now with a deadline of 5 October 2026. The fund is led by VisitEngland, so check VisitEngland's website for the application process and any required forms. Your project must be led by a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP).
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