The Visit Canton in partnership with ArtsinStark awards Cultural Tourism Grants up to $20,000 to each approved marketing or event initiative.
Donor Name: Visit Canton
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2022
Size of the Grant: up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Grants will be awarded for the purpose of generating increased visitation and economic impact for the region through the support of arts and culture events and marketing initiatives. The initiatives must encompass visual arts, museums, performing arts, theaters, attractions, authentic historic and cultural places, and events to encounter traditions, history, music, and art.
Project proposals are not limited to, but may focus on one of the following categories:
- Visual Arts, Performing Arts or Museum Exhibitions
- Entertainment including Live Music, Dancing, Concerts, Theatrical Productions
- Heritage and historical experiences
Project examples within the categories include:
- Live music, dance, or entertainment elements added to special events
- NEW Marketing initiatives to reach a new demographic of guests to engage with the performance, exhibit, special event, or production
- Marketing and promotional expenses including email marketing campaigns, magazines, newspapers, radio, TV, internet, direct mail, PR/media kits, and billboards, etc.
- Marketing initiatives that showcase the newly added arts and cultural elements at special events
- Additional arts or cultural-based experiences at special events or program
- Addition of arts-based experience that elevates the visitor/guest experience within the business or attraction.
Funding Information
- Grant requests up to $20,000 per project will be considered through this competitive application process.
- Projects must be started and completed within the 2023 calendar year (January 1-December 31, 2023)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, arts and cultural organizations, local planning committees, Chamber of Commerces, local governments, non-profit organizations, and for-profit enterprises.
Project Eligibility
Projects should target the development of enhanced cultural tourism experiences, programs, entertainment, and creativity in visual arts, performing arts, or historical events. They should align with the Cultural Tourism Grant program’s mission and increase the likelihood of visitation.
For more information, visit Visit Canton.