How much funding does Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program provide?

Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program provides Up to US $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program

Travel Wisconsin

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Travel & Tourism Grants Grants for Native Americans

Funding Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The Tourist Information Center (TIC) grant program is open to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities or Native American tribes with expenditures associated with operating a regional tourist information center.

Other requirements

Your center must provide information on cultural, recreational and other tourism businesses.
You must have a key location for travelers to stop, have trained staff and track visitors using the center.
The grant program will reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible expenses.
Staffing costs for the TIC Signage at or near center’s location or audio visual equipment.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Items that are not eligible for funding include office overhead, publications, printing, advertising, promotional items (i.e. key chains, mugs,), public relations efforts or matching funds for Joint Effort Marketing projects.

Overview

The Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program, funded by Travel Wisconsin, supports nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes in operating regional tourist information centers. This program offers reimbursement for up to 50% of eligible expenses, including staffing, signage, and display equipment, with a maximum of $15,000 per organization per year. This initiative aims to enhance traveler services and boost the economic impact of tourism in Wisconsin.

The Tourist Information Center (TIC) grant program is open to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities or Native American tribes with expenditures associated with operating a regional tourist information center.
Why You Should Apply
A straightforward application process focuses on the traveler services your center provides and its positive economic impact on the region and the state.

Eligibility

Your center must provide information on cultural, recreational and other tourism businesses.
You must have a key location for travelers to stop, have trained staff and track visitors using the center.The grant program will reimburse up to 50 percent of eligible expenses.Staffing costs for the TIC Signage at or near center’s location or audio visual equipmentCosts for standard display equipment such as racks or shelvingAn eligible applicant may be reimbursed up to $15,000 per organization per year (7,500 per round).Eligible expenses for applications must be incurred in a specific timeframe before the application deadline.

Ineligibility

Items that are not eligible for funding include office overhead, publications, printing, advertising, promotional items (i.e. key chains, mugs,), public relations efforts or matching funds for Joint Effort Marketing projects.