Tourism Development Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Tourism Development Grant
Funder: Visitors Center Inc. (VCI), Columbus, Indiana
Geographic Scope: Bartholomew County, Indiana
Eligibility: Tax-exempt organizations in Bartholomew County
Purpose: Support for programs and projects that will:
Funding Source: County Innkeeper's Tax (tax paid by visitors to the community and collected by lodging properties)
Restrictions: All grants must fall under accepted uses as defined in Indiana Code 6-9-18-1
Review Process: Grant requests are evaluated by the VCI Tourism Development Committee, a sub-committee of the VCI Board of Directors
Contact: Misty Weisensteiner
Documents Available: Application and report templates available (contact Robin Gray for Word document versions)
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the Tourism Development Grant Application form
2. Submit application via email to Robin Gray
3. After grant period, submit Tourism Development Grant Report
Required Materials:
Note: Application documents and templates are available through the VCI website or by contacting Robin Gray
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