The Tourism Grant provides funding to support tourism marketing campaigns and initiatives of primary Destination Marketing Organizations for the economic benefit of their communities.
Donor Name: Explore Minnesota Tourism
State: Minnesota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Award amounts vary based on the organization’s total budget, with a maximum award of $11,000. Municipal DMOs may receive up to $2,000. Tribal Nations may receive up to $11,000. All awards require a 1:1 cash match. Grant funds are disbursed through reimbursement only.
Eligibility Criteria
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) defined as:
- Legally organized, nonprofit (501c6 or 501c3) Minnesota organizations whose primary purpose is to market their community or area for tourism or have been appointed this authority by the area(s) they represent. Examples of eligible organizations include, but are not limited to, convention and visitor bureaus, chambers of commerce and resort associations.
- Nonprofit applicants must submit the most recent copy of their 990 form, filed within the last two years, and a current incorporation statement from the Minnesota Secretary of State.
- Municipal DMOs must be the primary tourism marketing organization in their community, have designated city staff that devote time to marketing their community for tourism and have a tourism-focused website separate from their city website.
- Tribal Nations: The eleven federally recognized Tribal Nations that share geography with Minnesota.
For more information, visit Explore Minnesota.
