Leon County Tourism Grant Program
The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) annually funds groups and organizations that coordinate events with a history of (or significant potential for) attracting visitors to the area who stay overnight in commercial lodging.
The Leon County Tourism Grant Program is administered by the Leon County Tourist Development Council and designated advisory groups including the TDC Grant Review Committee and the Tallahassee Sports Council.
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TOURISM GRANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Leon County Division of Tourism grant application for 2024 Special, and Sports Events Grants is now closed.
Event grant applications are evaluated based on the historical or potential ability to attract overnight visitors, appeal to the general public, promote the Bicentennial and demonstrate out-of-area marketing and promotion. Event funding requests are evaluated by the anticipated number of hotel room nights/overnight lodging in Leon County generated by the event.
In 2024, Tallahassee/Leon County commemorates and celebrates its 200-year anniversary. All grant applicants are strongly encouraged to embrace the Bicentennial anniversary and must include the Bicentennial logo, URL or by have Bicentennial programming as part of the event.
For more information on grant funding, please contact Taylor Wheaton and Wendy Halleck.
DOWNLOAD FY23-24 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
- FY2024 Signature/Emerging Signature Event Grant Guideline
- FY 2024 Sports Event Grant Guidelines
- FY 2024 Special Event Grant Guidelines
- FY2024_Bicentennial Special Event Grant Guidelines
FY 23-24 Peak Visitor Periods (Ineligible for Grant Funding)
- October 6-7, 2023 FSU Football Game (Parents Weekend)
- October 27-28, 2023 FAMU Football Game (Homecoming)
- November 10-11, 2023 FSU and FAMU Football Game
- December 15, 2023 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
- January 9–March 11, 2024 Florida Legislative Session (Monday – Thursday)
- May 3-4, 2024 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
About the Leon County Tourism Grant Program
The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) annually funds groups and organizations that coordinate events with a history of (or significant potential for) attracting visitors to the area who stay overnight in commercial lodging.
The Leon County Tourism Grant Program is administered by the Leon County Tourist Development Council and designated advisory groups, including the TDC Grant Review Committee and the Tallahassee Sports Council. The Leon County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Review Committee reviews and evaluates applications and submits recommendations to the full TDC for approval.
FY 23-24 TOURISM GRANTS FORMS & RESOURCES
Please use these helpful resources in order to make your grant application process go smoothly.
- Post Event Report Checklist (PDF)
- Grants Quick Reference Guide (PDF)
- Event Marketing/Promotional Tool Kit (PDF)
- Scoring and Funding Guidelines (PDF)
- Sample Event Budget Form (PDF)
- Sample Marketing Budget Form (PDF)
- Visitor Tracking Form (PDF)
- Visitor Tracking Survey (PDF)
- Substitute W9 Form (PDF)
- New Vendor Form (Word DOC)
- Visit Tallahassee Logos for Grant Applicants
FY23-24 GRANT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
- FY2024 Signature/Emerging Signature Event Grant Guidelines
- FY 2024 Sports Event Grant Guidelines
- FY 2024 Special Event Grant Guidelines
- FY2024 Bicentennial Special Event Grant Guidelines
FY 23-24 PEAK VISITOR PERIODS (Ineligible for Grant Funding)
- Oct. 6-7, 2023 FSU Football Game (Parents Weekend)
- October 27-28, 2023 FAMU Homecoming
- November 10-11, 2023 FSU and FAMU Football Game
- December 15, 2023 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
- January 9–March 11, 2024 Florida Legislative Session (Monday – Thursday)
- May 3-4, 2024 FSU/FAMU/TCC Graduation
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For additional assistance or questions regarding grants, contact Taylor Wheaton and Wendy Halleck.
FY23-24 SECOND CYCLE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP
In order to be considered for funding, all applicants are required to attend a Grant Application Workshop. These workshops are critical to learn more about Visit Tallahassee grant funding and the application process.
The workshop includes:
- An overview of the online grant application portal
- An explanation of the statutory requirements of the funding
- Available funding and schedule of funding levels (based on room nights)
- The grant review process and scoring criteria
2023-2024 Grant Workshop Videos
March 19, 2024: 2024 Special Bicentennial Tourism Event Grant Implementation Workshop
Download: Special Bicentennial Grant Implementation Presentation – 03 19 2024
