The Tourism Grant Program is offered through Union County Tourism (UCT) to enhance the economic impact of tourism in community.
Donor Name: Union County
State: Ohio
County: Union County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant program assists non-profit, for-profit, and municipal organizations with marketing, promotion, and event, attraction, and product development that increases destination appeal and enhances the visitor’s experience, resulting in increased visitation and room night generation.
Consideration
Primary consideration will be given to organizations that strive for the following criteria:
- Those who offer distinctive events/projects that contribute to the ability to attract visitors (especially those outside of a 50-mile radius), drive economic impact, generate room nights, and improve overall tourism assets in Union County
- Organizations and events with a successful track record in communication, marketing, and execution, with a strong potential for growth in the future
- Entities with sustainable business and marketing plans
- Events/projects/programs that have determined how they will track visitors and/or out-of-town guests
- Events/projects/programs held during the off-peak or shoulder seasons, bringing tourists to the community during times they normally do not visit
- Offerings that present opportunities for media coverage
- Organizations with a solid funding plan that includes ongoing operating costs and maintenance
Funding Information
These smaller events will be eligible for support at a lower funding level, capped at $1,000. UCT has $30,000 budget for tourism grant funding in 2026.
Uses of Funds
Grant funds may be used for, but are not limited to:
- New or expanded events or tourism projects
- Advertising (billboards, website banner ads, print ads, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) ads,
- Google ad words online ads, radio spots, television ads, etc.)
- Marketing (videos, e-newsletters, etc.)
- Website design/upgrades
- Photography
- Graphic design and/or printing of promotional materials
- Signage (wayfinding, on-site attraction, visitor information kiosk)
- Brochure and guide distribution
- Other expenses as approved by UCT
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must ensure that their event/project/program:
- It is in Union County.
- Enhances the character and reputation for unique activities and memorable experiences in Union County.
- Encourages and assists new and appropriate tourism development or events in Union County.
- Generates additional sales and lodging taxes (for standard application) for the community, in that it appeals to visitors.
- Demonstrates a measurable community or economic benefit.
- Must be open to the public or have non-exclusive membership.
- Must comply with all local and state regulations regarding permits and handicap accommodations.
- No more than one grant application may be submitted by any one organization, per calendar year.
- Grant funds are limited. Applications must be fully completed for consideration.
For more information, visit Union County.
