Organizational partnership grants are available to use in marketing programs that will attract nonresident travelers to the state. Partnership grant funding can be used for advertising, trade and sports shows, familiarization tours, direct mail, international sales missions and research. The maximum grant amount awarded for 2010 grants is $10,000.

Organizations must represent a single facet of the travel industry, or be a local organization representing all facets of the travel industry and designated as the primary tourism promotion organization for a city or community to qualify for Organizational Partnership Grants.

Due By: Partnership grant guidelines are now available, with applications due October 1, 2009.

Cost: Organizations are required to provide at least 60% of the total project cost

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Notes: This program also allows up to 25% of the grant awarded to be used for in-state advertising.

2010 Organizational Partnership Grant Guidelines