The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide grants to assist in the development or improvement of tourism attractions that increase the economic impact of tourism throughout the State.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/18/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Tourism Attractions Grant program is part of a broader effort underway to help reinvigorate tourism in Illinois, and help the tourism industry on a path to economic recovery and welcome more visitors to Illinois. Grants will be awarded to develop and enhance Illinois tourism attractions.
Performance Goals and Measures
Applicant must identify performance measurements they will use to identify successful outcomes as a result of the capital investment; such as:
- Anticipated number or percentage of increased visitation as a result of the capital investment;
- Anticipated increase in local hotel tax revenue to the area served after completion of the project;
- Anticipated increase in local sales tax revenue after completion of the project;
Funding Information
- Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $10,800,000. Awards will range from $15,000 to $500,000.
- The period of performance is expected to be January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Units of local government;
- Counties;
- Municipalities;
- Not-for-profit organizations;
- Local promotion groups; and
- For-profit businesses.
For more information, visit DCEO.
