Sunshine Matters

I am pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA has awarded $564,425 to Florida tourism industry organizations as part of our 2016-2017 grant program.  The grants are given in four program categories, including Advertising Matching Grants; Cultural, Heritage, Rural and Nature Tourism Grants; Minority Convention Grants; and Small Business Grants.  This year, VISIT FLORIDA received 185 applications and was able to award grants to 128 deserving businesses.

Here are some details on each of the four grant programs:

Advertising Matching Grants Program – Grants program to publicize the tourism advantages of the State of Florida.

Cultural, Heritage, Rural and Nature Tourism Grant Program – Reimbursement program designed to provide funding for multi-county and multi-Partner marketing projects for the promotion of Florida’s cultural, heritage, rural, nature and education efforts.

Minority Convention Grant Program – Offered to local governments and non-profit corporations/organizations to attract new national minority conferences and conventions.

Small Business Partner Grant Program – Grant program to assist small businesses (those with an income of less than $1,250,000 gross income per year, or a 501 (c) (3), not-for-profit status) in publicizing their programs and tourism advantages.

For those interested in VISIT FLORIDA’s grants program, mark your calendar for December 2016 to apply.  Also, VISIT FLORIDA will be hosting a webinar for Partners to learn more about each grant program, eligibility requirements, selection criteria and steps to apply.

To learn more about these four VISIT FLORIDA grant programs and to view the complete list of businesses selected for 2016-2017, please click here.