Visit Canton (Stark County Convention & Visitors' Bureau)

Grant for Event Organizers Driving Tourism

$10k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Ohio

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Community Development & Housing
Economic Empowerment

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About this grant

Supports sporting events, tournaments, conferences, professional meetings, expos, and complementary experiences that attract visitors and generate overnight stays in Stark County. Funding helps attract new events or grow existing ones by expanding programs and experiences that increase visitor spending. Awards are made through a competitive process on a rolling basis pending available funding.

What you get

Up to $10,000 per event through a competitive process

How to apply

Initial eligibility inquiry via email to zitab@visitcanton.com
Online application (provided after eligibility determination)

Eligibility

Event must generate a minimum of 125 Stark County hotel room nights and/or 400 day visitors from outside Stark County
Application must be submitted at least 90 days before the event
Event must take place during the 2027 calendar year
Event must attract or retain events that generate visitor spending in Stark County
Must contact Visit Canton to discuss event and determine eligibility before receiving access to the online application

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