Tourism Grants
By: Kim BurgerDate Published: Friday, October 01, 2010
Currents
For October 2010 Edition
By Kim Burger
Each year the City of Cedar Falls makes a limited amount of funding available for local non-profit organizations. These funds are distributed through a competitive grant process and encompass three types of activities – economic development, community betterment, and marketing projects that bring visitors to the city.
The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau manages Community Betterment and Marketing Grants. Local non-profit organizations that improve the image of Cedar Falls or enhance the quality of life for its residents are invited to apply for Community Betterment grants by Friday, November 5, 2010. Eligible projects can include capital improvements like new construction, renovation, restoration, etc. or special equipment purchases or operating expenses. These funds are made available from hotel/motel tax revenues and will be available for fiscal year 2012, which covers the period from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
Assistance for marketing projects that bring overnight visitors to the community may be applied for throughout the year until funds are depleted. Marketing projects may include design, printing and distribution of brochures, web site development, advertisements, trade show materials and fees, etc. Marketing grant requests should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event/project and are reviewed monthly.
Applications for community betterment and marketing grants may be obtained at the Tourism Bureau office at 6510 Hudson Road, or downloaded from the resource section of the bureau’s web site, which is www.cedarfallstourism.org. Questions or concerns regarding these grants may be directed to Kim Burger, Manager of the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau, at 268-4266 or kim@cedarfallstourism.org.