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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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 visitation to the area, the Leon County Division of Tourism grant application cycle for 2023-2024 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 Taylor Wheaton and Wendy Halleck.
DOWNLOAD FY23-24 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FY 23-24 Peak Visitor Periods (Ineligible for Grant Funding)
- October 6-7, 2023 FSU Football Game (Parents Weekend)
- October 27-28, 2023 FAMU Football Game (Homecoming)
- November 10-11, 2023 FSU and FAMU Football Game
- December 15, 2023 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
- January 9–March 11, 2024 Florida Legislative Session (Monday – Thursday)
- May 3-4, 2024 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
FY 23-24 TOURISM GRANTS FORMS & RESOURCES
Please use these helpful resources in order to make your grant application process go smoothly.
- Post Event Report Checklist (PDF)
- Grants Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- 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
FY23-24 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FY 23-24 PEAK VISITOR PERIODS (Ineligible for Grant Funding)
- Oct. 6-7, 2023 FSU Football Game (Parents Weekend)
- October 27-28, 2023 FAMU Homecoming
- November 10-11, 2023 FSU and FAMU Football Game
- December 15, 2023 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
- January 9–March 11, 2024 Florida Legislative Session (Monday – Thursday)
- May 3-4, 2024 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
For additional assistance or questions regarding grants, contact Taylor Wheaton and Wendy Halleck.
FY23-24 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.
- Dates TBD
Location for in-person: Leon County Visitor Information Center – 918 Railroad Avenue
Link to join Zoom Workshops: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83911301670
The workshop includes:
- An overview of the online grant application portal
- An explanation of the statutory requirements of the funding
- Available funding and schedule of funding levels (based on room nights)
- The grant review process and scoring criteria
2023-2024 Grant Workshop Video
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023
Grants OpenFRIDAY, JULY 28, 2023
Grants CloseWORKSHOPS
July 10 at 2pm via ZoomJuly 13 at 4pm in-person
July 19 at 11:30am via Zoom
