The Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau (MCVCB) is now accepting tourism grant applications for 2025.
Donor Name: Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau
State: Ohio
County: Miami County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/03/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the Miami County Visitors & Convention Bureau’s Tourism Grant Program: 

To help develop or bolster destination assets and the visitor experience in Miami County driving visitation, overnight stays, and increased visitor spending to area communities.
To enhance the liveability of the area by strengthening Miami County’s destination assets.
To support and encourage collaboration within Miami County and the region.
To assist local and regional organizations in need of financial assistance for new or improved projects that are in line with the MCVCB mission.

Funding Information

There is $30,000 in grant funds available.
Up to a maximum of $6000.

Uses of funds
Grant funds may be used for but are not limited to: 

New or expanded projects or events that elevate the visitor experience within the destination
Photography and Videography 
Community wayfinding signage or placemaking 
Enhancements to visitor attractions and museums (programming and activities, art installations, interactive exhibits, hands-on experiences, etc.) 
Marketing and promotional Opportunities 
Other expenses as approved by the MCVCB Grant Committee

Guidelines 
Anyone involved in tourism-related activity in Miami County may apply for a MCVCB grant according to the following guidelines: 

Project/Event/Program must help enhance Miami County’s image as a visitor/group destination.
Project/Event/Program must be tourism-related and designed to strengthen the visitor/resident experience within the county and increase the potential of visitation from outside the area.
Project/Event/Program must demonstrate a measurable community or economic benefit.
Tourism grant dollars may not represent more than 50% of the total project/event costs. The other 50% can come from other grants and in-kind donations. 
Priority will be given to first-time projects and projects which promote out-of-county visitation and have more than a local impact. 
When making decisions on grant applications, the MCVCB will consider such factors as: 

Type and scope of the applying organization
Applying organization’s resources
Impact and priority of the proposed project 
Timeline of the project o Other funding sources and support for the project o Is there a marketing plan associated with the project? 
Does the project/event capitalize on off-peak or shoulder seasons, bringing guests to the community during times they wouldn’t normally visit? 
The project’s ability to increase and track overnight stays and visitor revenue in Miami County 
Number of grant applications received 
Grant dollars requested from applications received

Funding is not granted to an organization for administrative, clerical, personnel, or office equipment/furniture costs. 
The MCVCB has the sole and final approval in granting these funds. Grant funds are limited. Only fully completed applications will be considered. 
No more than one grant application may be submitted by any one organization per calendar year.

For more information, visit MCVCB.