Event Support Grants to increase regional visitation and economic impact through visitor spending by supporting sporting events & tournaments, conferences, professional meetings, expos, and complementary experiences to qualifying events.
Donor Name: Visit Canton
State: Ohio
County: Stark County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: All Time
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Goals/Metrics
Visit Canton Event Support investments must accomplish one or more of the following:
- Attract and/or retain events that generate significant visitor spending in Stark County
- Increase attendance at recurring events that generate significant visitor spending in Stark County
- Maximize visitor spending for an established event by executing additional programs, initiatives, etc.
Funding Information
Grant requests up to $10,000.
Eligible Expenses
- Venue Rental
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Marketing initiatives to attract event participants and spectators
- Addition of a Stark County experience that elevates the visitor/guest experience within the itinerary.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations for consideration include:
- Sports events rights holders, associations, host organizations, local organizing committees
- Event or meeting planners
- Associations, and other professional or fraternal groups
For more information, visit Visit Canton.
