The Jackson County Visitor Center policy for developmental grants is designed to offer 1:1 funding match assistance to not-for-profit groups; a city, county or public organization; tourism related business; or an organizational combination thereof for new projects or enhancements designed to have a direct impact on Jackson County and tourism.
Donor Name: Jackson County Visitor Center
State: Indiana
County: Jackson County (IN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2022
Grant Size: $5,000
Details:
Funding Information
The following are mandatory for Developmental Grants in excess of $5,000. (Optional for requests less than $5,000. The JCVC reserves the right to ask for this information for any grant request. )
Eligible Projects:
Developmental Grant funding is intended to be used for such projects, but are not limited to:
- Cultural, historical or scenic site development in Jackson County which can be shown to increase regional tourism.
- Jackson County attraction or destination development including recreational or entertainment facilities that have a regional appeal to tourists.
- Technical assistance for such things as feasibility studies, master plans, site planning and architectural plans.
- Capital projects, such as, land acquisition, building construction or renovation, utility infrastructure, and site development for tourism related projects. Money will not be awarded on speculation. Examples may include: museums, theme parks, ice skating rink, cultural and recreational centers, recreational trails and heritage attractions.
- Way finding signage which direct tourists off of interstates and highways.
- Bid fees for sporting events.
Eligibility Criteria
- Evaluation of the project by the grant committee may include, but is not limited to the quality and sustainability of the project, the distribution and market to be reached, the evidence of need for funding by the applying organization and any previous funding history.
- All projects must be completed within one year of the date of notification.
- The project or event must be located in Jackson County.
- A minimum of three letters of support are required to be submitted with the application. The Visitor Center is not eligible to supply a letter of support. No petitions are allowed.
- The project must demonstrate appeal and benefit to those living outside of Jackson County.
- The project must ultimately have a public component i.e. have hours opened to the public, offer service to the public, etc.
- The project must demonstrate the ability to increase the number of out-of-town visitors.
- The project must complement the existing tourism related product and improve the look and feel of the community.
- For applications for grants in excess of $5,000
- Vendor estimates are required within the budget report unless there is a general contractor or architectural or engineering budget provided
- Evidence of community support for the project, both practical and financial, is required and can be shown through cash donations or in-kind matches. In-kind matches totaling no more than 25% of the projected cost can include but are not limited to expenditures such as professional fees, services, labor or land acquisition. Fair market determination will be considered.
For more information, visit Jackson County Visitor Center.
