The Village of Lombard is currently seeking grant applications for local programs and events that support tourism and promote the Village as a destination to nonresident visitors.
Donor Name: Village of Lombard
State: Illinois
Village: Lombard
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Details:
The purpose of The Village of Lombard Local Tourism Grant program is to promote the Village of Lombard as a travel destination to potential visitors and increase overnight stays. In attracting visitors to the Village of Lombard, this program positively impacts the vitality of the Lombard and contributes to the economic growth of the local tourism industry. The Village has provided this program to provide support for local tourism programs, attractions and events that will enhance the marketing of the Village of Lombard to visitors. Increased hotel occupancy and visitor travel into and throughout the Village of Lombard positively impact the economic vibrancy of their community and support their local economy.
Funding Information
The Village of Lombard local tourism grant program is a reimbursement grant program. Grant funding will only be issued upon presentation of invoices for goods or services or paid receipts. Applicants must submit for payment or reimbursement through the use of a reimbursement form along with an invoice or proof of payment to receive grant funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be organizations seeking to produce and promote a clearly defined festival, program or convention that attracts overnight visitor stays in Lombard hotels. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support for local tourism programs, attractions and events to enhance the marketing of the Village of Lombard to visitors. Groups applying for grant funds are encouraged to purchase all goods and services used for the event from businesses located in Lombard.
Applicants to the Local Tourism Grant Program must be organizations seeking to produce and promote a clearly defined festival, program or event that promotes tourism and conventions within, or otherwise attracts overnight nonresident visitors to the Village of Lombard.
Grant Guidelines and Requirements
The overall budget for a particular event or promotion must accompany the application in the format provided through the grant application.
- The event or some portion thereof must occur within the limits of the Village of Lombard or otherwise attract overnight non-residents to the Village.
- Projects should promote Lombard as a destination by promoting local dining, shopping, attractions and lodging. Events shall not promote the use of lodging facilities located outside the Village of Lombard.
- The Village recommends a maximum funding level for any single funding request not to exceed 50% of the organization’s total event funding during any single grant cycle. Any requests for funding in excess of the recommended maximum funding level must be accompanied by an explanation stating the reasons supporting such a request.
- A representative from the sponsoring group applying for grant funds must attend the application review meeting held by the Village.
- All grant fund awardees are encouraged to purchase goods and services in the Village of Lombard whenever possible.
- Events and organizations that have not previously received local tourism grant funds and original and first-time promotions of their kind for the organization are encouraged to apply.
- Grant funds shall not be used for any political purpose, including the express advocacy of a ballot issue or to lobby federal, state or local officials. The Village reserves the right to withhold grant funding in whole or part for any event which promotes a political purpose, political activity, individual candidates to elected office, or other prohibited political activity.
For more information, visit Local Tourism Grant.
