The Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program is made possible with support of federal dollars from a grant from the Economic Development Administration and is part of a broader effort underway to help reinvigorate tourism in Illinois, by putting businesses in this industry and beyond on a path to economic recovery from COVID-19.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/12/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program is important to the State of Illinois’ tourism industry to match/leverage local funds with State funds to promote destination drivers, to market and promote destinations, attractions, and events throughout the State.
This opportunity provides funding for marketing and promotional projects that will increase visitation and generate overnight stays in paid accommodations. This is a reimbursement opportunity. Administrative expenses and indirect costs are not allowed under this opportunity.
Applicants must identify performance measurements they will use to identify successful outcomes for the project such as anticipated increased visitation, new visitation, and/or enhanced length of stay.
Funding Information
- Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $2,932,627. Awards will range from $10,000 to $100,000.
- Anticipated start date for awards is January 2, 2023. The period of performance is expected to be January 2, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Illinois Counties
- Illinois Municipalities
- Illinois Not-for-profit organizations
- Illinois Local Promotion groups.
For more information, visit IDCEO.