The City of Leavenworth Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Marketing Grant Program provides funding to enhance the economic impact of tourism in the community.
Donor Name: City of Leavenworth
State: Kansas
City: Leavenworth
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant is a reimbursement grant and not designed to cover the entire cost of a project. The program is designed to assist a Leavenworth, KS organization with their event or marketing program. Applicant and or event must take place within the city limits of Leavenworth. Priority will be given to distinctive and creative projects or events that support the goals and mission of the CVB. Applications will be reviewed in two grant award cycles. The deadline for the first granting cycle will be February 1, and the second August 1.
Goals
These funds should support events that:
- Demonstrate a measurable community or economic benefit
- Enhance Leavenworth’s character and reputation for tourist activities
- Attract new events or strengthen existing events marketing abilities
- Generate additional transient guest tax and sales tax for the community
Funding Information
An applicant can apply for up to $5000 each grant cycle however it cannot be for the same project. $15,000 is available in each grant cycle for a total of $30,000 a year.
Grant Period
After the award of a grant the applicant will have up to one year to hold their event/marketing program.
Eligible Projects
Fundable Items (including but not limited to):
- Graphic Design and/or Printing of promotional materials.
- Advertisements that market to visitors spending the night in Leavenworth.
- Brochure and Guide distribution.
- Free Hats, shirts, banners, flags, and other promotional items will be considered if they are part of the marketing plan for distribution outside of the community, and /or as part of advertising for an event or attraction prior to the event.
- Event expenses for hosting a destination event drawing attendees from outside the region and other states.
- Advertising: Print, social media, digital (web), radio, television
- Printing: Flyers, posters, billboards, pre-event signage/banners, direct mail
- Video: Publicity video to promote event or attraction
- Website: Event/program/attraction website design
- Other tourism related projects/activities/call with questions.
For more information, visit City of Leavenworth.
