Funding Amount

Up to $25,000 (total pool per year)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tourism Grant Program

Funder: Visit Longmont (Longmont Area Visitor's Association)

Program Status: Active (most recent awards announced in 2019)

Geographic Scope: Longmont, Colorado area and surrounding regions

Background: The program was established in 2008, shortly after the inception of Visit Longmont, following the passage of the Lodger's tax. 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:
    1. Visit visitlongmont.org to access application
    2. 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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    travel-tourismcommunity-development

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