The City of Racine and Visit Racine County established the Special Event Grant Fund to help fund events and projects that will bring in visitors from outside of the local area who are likely to stay overnight in an area lodging property.
Donor Name: Visit Racine County
State: Wisconsin
City: Racine
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant is to be used for marketing the event or project outside of the Racine metropolitan area. This is a matching grant fund, which means that the organization must at a minimum match dollar-for-dollar the amount awarded. This can be done either “in-kind” or by cash.
Funding Information
The fund utilizes 10% of the total room tax collected by the City of Racine, which is anticipated to be about $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The program accepts applications from non-profit 501c-3 or 501c6 organizations for the marketing of events and projects which will occur within the City of Racine. They must be open to the general public, non-political in nature and be held in a venue that is ADA accessible. Conventions and exhibitions, as a component of a convention, and business meetings, are not eligible for funding. Organizations that were grant recipients in the past may apply, but preference will be given to first time applicants. They are especially looking for events which will seek to promote Racine’s culture, and specifically promote the lifestyle of residents. Elements that shape way of life such as the history of the area, art, architecture, religion(s), recreation, sports or health/fitness will be considered for funding.
For more information, visit Visit Racine County.
