Tourism Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to $25,000 (total pool per year)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- Events should attract visitors from outside a 50-mile radius of Longmont
Other requirements
- Events must reflect significant impact on tourism spending in Longmont
- Both new and established events may apply
Overview
Program Status: Active (most recent awards announced in 2019)
Geographic Scope: Longmont, Colorado area and surrounding regions
Background: From 2008-2012, it was administered by the Economic Development Department for the City of Longmont. In 2013, the City placed the process in the hands of Visit Longmont.
Purpose: Provides assistance to Longmont area businesses and non-profit organizations to help defray marketing costs for events that bring people to Longmont and boost tourism spending.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Events should attract visitors from outside a 50-mile radius of Longmont
- Events must reflect significant impact on tourism spending in Longmont
- Both new and established events may apply
Award Examples (2019):
- Total awards: $25,000 across 8 events
- Recipients included: Nitrofest, National Firefighter's Combat Challenge, West World/Rocky Mountain Regional Pony of the Americas Show, Longmont Jazz Fest, Oktoberfest, Strings & Stories, Hooplagers, Life at 3 MPH Summit
Contact Information:
- Phone: 303.776.9011
- Website: visitlongmont.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Timing: Applications available in fall for the following year (e.g., fall 2019 for 2020 grants)
Submission:
- Visit visitlongmont.org to access application
- Contact Visit Longmont at 303.776.9011 for application details and requirements
Note: Specific application requirements and narrative questions not detailed in available materials. Contact organization directly for complete application details.
What Longmont Area Visitor's Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $14K
- Median grant
- $14K
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$14K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Travel and tourism
- Community development
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