Tourism Enhancement Grants 2026-2027 – Florida

The Experience Kissimmee is seeking applications for its 2026-2027 Tourism Enhancement Grants.

Donor Name: Experience Kissimmee

State: Florida

County: Osceola County (FL)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 05/14/2026

Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Tourism Enhancement Grants Program is intended to provide funding assistance to local government and nonprofit organizations conducting special events and projects in Osceola County that:

• Increase room nights and revenue for Osceola County, or
• Enhance Osceola County’s appeal to visitors, or
• Support the TDC mission to “Promote Tourism for Osceola County.

Funding Information

Program budget is $200,000, the maximum amount to any single event is $20,000.

Uses of Funds

In addition to the stated purpose of the funds, eligibility guidelines and policies further stipulate that:

• Funds are to be used specifically for marketing and promoting an event to potential tourists beyond Osceola County.
• Grant funds are intended to supplement the sponsoring or hosting organization’s marketing budget, not be the sole source of funding.
• Requesting organizations must also commit funds to the marketing and promotion of the event, program or activity.
• Authorized use of funds includes:
  • Print, Radio, Television, and, Digital and Paid Social;
  • Outdoor signage/banners;
  • Posters/flyers/brochures;
  • Professional artwork/Graphic Design;
  • Postage for direct mail of promotional material.

Eligibility Criteria

• Not-for-profit Florida corporations located in Osceola County for a minimum of two years at the time of the application deadline or units of local government in Osceola County are eligible to apply for Tourism Enhancement Grants funds. The Experience Kissimmee President/CEO, however, has the authority to waive the two-year requirement.
• Organizations must have a governing board and operate under a set of bylaws.
• Organizations must have an established event history, having hosted the event for a minimum of two consecutive years.
• To be considered for funding, the event must have as a primary purpose the attraction of tourists to generate overnight stays or high yield economic impact.

For more information, visit Experience Kissimmee.