Tourism Marketing Grant Program
The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (JACVB) is seeking applications for its Tourism Marketing Fund to assist attractions and event organizers with marketing to visitors from outside of Rock County to encourage overnight hotel stays and provide a positive economic impact. Donor Name: Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau State: Wisconsin County: Rock County (WI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. (JACVB) is an independent non-profit 501 c 6 organization and serves as Janesville’s Destination Marketing Organization. Award Considerations Priority will be given to requests that will create overnight stays in the Janesville community. Items considered when reviewing the grant applications include: Positive economic impact for a greater number and range of Janesville businesses Application quality – complete, well thought out, and timely submission Organization requesting grant is a non-profit entity (501.c.3 or 501.c.6) Uniqueness/innovation of an event/promotion in serving as a draw for visitors Potential of event/promotion becoming self-supporting Event/promotion draws county, state, or regional media exposure Creating new or increased business for Janesville Matching funds from the applicant Aligns with the “Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside” brand Qualifying Projects Target marketing audiences must be outside of Rock County, Wisconsin. Qualifying projects include but are not limited to: Promotion of a special event to potential visitors outside Rock County Development of marketing materials (brochures, videos, website design, direct mail, etc.) Advertising buys and social media campaigns Conference and sporting event bidding fees Eligibility Criteria Strong preference will be given to non-profit organizations or those with a strong and demonstrated partnership with a non-profit. The JACVB will not consider requests from the following: Organizations that discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, or national origin Political organizations, candidates for political office, or organizations whose primary purpose is to influence legislation Building, brick and mortar, and capital campaigns Organizations or events that benefit only a few Organizations requesting funding for staffing/administrative/operational/supplies purposes For more information, visit JACVB.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Strong preference will be given to non-profit organizations or those with a strong and demonstrated partnership with a non-profit
Geographic Eligibility
Rock County (WI)
Application Opens
August 12, 2024
Application Closes
September 1, 2024
Grantor
Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Phone
(608) 757-3171Subscribe to view contact details