Leon County Tourism Grant Program
The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) annually funds groups and organizations that coordinate events with a history of (or significant potential for) attracting visitors to the area who stay overnight in commercial lodging.
The Leon County Tourism Grant Program is administered by the Leon County Tourist Development Council and designated advisory groups including the TDC Grant Review Committee and the Tallahassee Sports Council.
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GRANTS
TOURISM GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) annually funds groups and organizations that coordinate events with a history of (or significant potential for) attracting visitors to the area who stay overnight in commercial lodging.
The Leon County Tourism Grant Program is administered by the Leon County Tourist Development Council and designated advisory groups including the TDC Grant Review Committee and the Tallahassee Sports Council.
In its ongoing efforts to promote safe visitation to the area, the Leon County Division of Tourism grant application cycle for 2021-2022 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Events Grants is now CLOSED.
The Leon County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Review Committee reviews and evaluates applications and submits recommendations to the full TDC for approval.
For more information on grant funding please contact Terri Messler at (850) 606-2331 or Terri.Messler@VisitTallahassee.com.
DOWNLOAD FY22 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
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2021-22 TOURISM GRANTS FORMS & RESOURCES
Please use these helpful resources in order to make your grant application process go smoothly.
- Event Marketing/Promotional Tool Kit (PDF)
- Scoring and Funding Guidelines (PDF)
- Sample Event Budget Form (PDF)
- Sample Marketing Budget Form (PDF)
- Visitor Tracking Form (PDF)
- Visitor Tracking Survey (PDF)
- Substitute W9 Form (PDF)
- New Vendor Form (Word DOC)
- Visit Tallahassee Logos for Grant Applicants
DOWNLOAD FY22 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
For additional assistance or questions regarding grants, contact Terri Messler or (850) 606-2331.
FY22 GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
In order to be considered for funding, all applicants are required to attend one Grant Application Workshop. These workshops are critical to learn more about Visit Tallahassee grant funding and the application process.
- July 1 at 3pm
- July 8 at 3pm – Participate virtually via Zoom
- July 22 at 10am – Participate virtually via Zoom
Location: Leon County Office of Resource Stewardship Gathering Room at 1907 S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
The workshop includes:
- An overview of the digital grant management platform
- 2021-2022 funding available and event funding levels
- New and expanded application components
- Review process and scoring criteria
Watch a Recording of the July 1st Workshop
SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JUNE 28
Grants OpenFRIDAY, JULY 30
Grants CloseWORKSHOPS
July 1 at 3pmJuly 8 at 3pm
July 22 at 10am
CONTACT
TERRI MESSLER
Visitor Services Director & Grants Coordinator(850) 606-2331
Terri.Messler@VisitTallahassee.com
