The Cass County is seeking applications for its 2026 Marketing Grant Program.
Donor Name: Cass County
State: Nebraska
County: Cass County (NE)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The funds available through this program are from the collection of Lodging Tax in Cass County. LB499 states that these funds are to be used to generally promote, encourage, and attract visitors to Cass County and to use tourism facilities. It specifically states that these funds cannot be used for capital construction or improvements. It specifically states that these funds cannot be used for capital construction or improvements.
Funding Information
Each Grant request may not exceed $2,500.00.
Grant Period
Grant projects must be completed within the calendar year.
Eligible Expenses
Considered for Reimbursement:
- Event advertising, brochures, posters, etc.
- Distribution costs of event/attraction promotion – TV or radio commercials
- Postage (current charitable rates) – Mileage (marketing distribution at current charitable rates)
Eligibility Criteria
- These funds are available on a competitive basis to any visitor attraction, community event, or area (more than one community) event held within Cass County with 501(c) (3) or other nonprofit status whose primary purpose is to encourage tourism and promote Cass County. Public organizations with nonprofit status as determined by State or Federal Agency. Proof of current nonprofit status must accompany application and reimbursement request or will be ineligible for grant consideration.
- Priority will be given to unique events that encourage visitors from outside our area.
- Virtual events are permitted ONLY should the local event need to change due to a pandemic for public safety.
For more information, visit Cass County.
