The Dare County Tourism Board sponsors several grant opportunities each year to help fund and support various Outer Banks projects and events organized by non-profits and government entities. Event Grants are designed to support events that drive overnight visitation to Dare County during less-than-peak months (September 7 to June 15).

The upcoming round of Event Grant applications will be accepted February 1 through February 15. Applications must be received no less than four (4) months before the start of the project.

If you have grant questions or need additional information, please contact:

Diane Bognich

Director of Administration

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau bognich@outerbanks.org | 252-473-2138

Business and Employer Feedback Needed on Topic of Child Care

Children & Youth Partnership is in need of feedback from local businesses and employers regarding the topic of child care and youth services that are positively and/or negatively impacting your business. Completing the survey should take less than five minutes. The information that is submitted will be shared at the 2024 State of the Child Conference for Dare County, to be held on March 14, 2024. The goal of the conference is to bring greater awareness about issues related to Dare County’s youth including child care, early learning, mental health and recreation and to guide future planning for local children and youth.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Explored in Outer Banks NPO Workshop

Victor Jones, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Senior Trainer for Resources for Resilience recently led a workshop for Outer Banks non-profit professionals on the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The session, which took place at College of the Albemarle's Dare Campus in Manteo, was delivered through the viewpoint of the nervous system. Topics such as resiliency, overcoming adversity, connecting with others and creating healthier relationships were explored. The workshop, presented by Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County and Be Resilient OBX, was made possible through a grant provided by NC Healthy and Resilient Communities, with support from Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

Social Impact Spotlight: Beach Food Pantry

A recent video post on the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Facebook page spotlights how residents and visitors can support our great local non-profit organizations like the Beach Food Pantry.

"It's an honorable thing to leave a place just as you found it. But, sharing a bit of your time and/or talent to leave a place better demonstrates a true appreciation and leaves you connected in a way you never could have been otherwise."

Elisabeth Silverthorne

Executive Director, Beach Food Pantry

Tiny Beautiful Things

Theatre of Dare

& Dare Arts

Various Dates: January 19-28

American Tune:

Simon, Croce and Taylor

Outer Banks Forum

January 20

In the Park After Dark:

January Night Hike

Jockey's Ridge State Park

January 27

Film Screenings at Dare Arts

Outer Banks Film Society

Various Dates:

January 30 - March 5

Hatteras Island

Oyster Roast

NC Coastal Federation

February 3

NY NY Dueling Pianos:

A Night of Harmony and Giving

Dare Education Foundation

February 9

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is proud to support the vital work of non-profits in our community. In addition to meaningful collaboration and grant opportunities, we are also connecting visitors with these organizations. By making visitors more aware of, and connected to, the causes of the Outer Banks, we can encourage thoughtful visitation while also providing non-profits with more resources. We look forward to sharing news and updates related to these initiatives and welcome any thoughts you may have about how our community partnerships can continue to grow and flourish.

Contact:

Jeff Schwartzenberg

Community Engagement Manager

Outer Banks Visitors Bureau

email: schwartzenberg@outerbanks.org

office: 252-473-2158