Funding the Future of Bookable Experiences in Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake Visitor Experience Development Grant is Visit Salt Lake's initiative to help local
partners turn ideas into bookable, sellable visitor experiences. A total of $50,000 is available,
with recipients eligible to receive up to $10,000 each. Funding is open to both brand-new
concepts and existing experiences looking to grow. The program supports partners from idea
through launch, with one-on-one application support, a matchmaking event that connects
complementary experiences, and guidance on getting bookable.
What is a Bookable Experience?
A bookable experience is one that's ready to sell: it has a fixed price, a repeatable format, and
a simple way for visitors to reserve their spot online. Ideally 2 to 4 hours long, it combines one
or more of Salt Lake's unique offerings into a meaningful, memorable way to experience the
destination—think a guided hike, a food tour, a behind-the-scenes tour, a VIP experience, or a
hands-on local workshop.
Why We're Investing
Salt Lake has so much to offer—stunning landscapes, distinct neighborhoods, local makers,
and outdoor access unlike anywhere else. This grant is about helping local partners turn our
local strengths into polished, sellable experiences that visitors can find and book, showcasing
what makes Salt Lake City worth exploring while growing the destination's experience
economy.
Investment Amount
This program is open to everyone in Salt Lake County. With $50,000 in total funding available,
recipients can receive up to $10,000 each.
Salt Lake Visitor Experience Development Grant Application
Applications are open through November 25 at 11:59 pm MT. Before you start, download and
complete our three application templates. The form can’t be saved partway through, so have
everything ready to upload. With your templates done, the form takes about 10 minutes.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2026