The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide grants for the purpose of attracting, hosting and developing new events and festivals in Illinois or enhancing existing festivals and events.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/04/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Performance Goals and Measures
Applicant must identify performance measurements they will use to identify successful outcomes as a result of the grant funding such as:
- Estimated number or percentage of increase visitation as a result of the festival or event;
- Estimated increase in local hotel tax revenue to the area served after event or festival;
- Number of media impressions and value for promotion of the festival or event;
- Estimated increase in sales tax revenue as a result of the festival or event.
Funding Information
- Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $4,600,000. Awards will range from $10,000 to $500,000.
- The period of performance is expected to be 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024.
Eligible Projects and Activities
Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, the following costs associated with attracting and hosting events and festivals:
- Advertising and marketing activities directed toward areas outside of 50 miles from the event;
- Transportation and housing;
- Prize/award money;
- Building or equipment rental;
- Receptions and banquets;
- Registrations;
- Entertainment and speakers;
- Programming;
- Photography, postage and printing;
- Audiovisual;
- Telemarketing;
- Promotional items; and
- Temporary staff
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants include:
- Illinois for-profit entity
- County;
- Municipality;
- Not-for-profit entity;
- Local promotion groups
For more information, visit DCEO.
