Who can apply for a Columbia tourism marketing grant?

The packet lists nonprofit organizations producing and promoting an event within city limits, and hotel properties or venues seeking to bring new business to Columbia properties and venues.

How do I submit the Local Tourism Grant Application?

Email the completed form and associated application documents to mrose@columbiail.gov, and deliver a hard copy to Marla Rose at City Hall, 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL.

When must the application be received?

The packet says applications must be received at least 60 days before the event date. Grant awards are made on an ongoing basis.

Columbia, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Local Tourism Grant Application

Columbia organizations, hotels, and venues use this application to request matching grant support for tourism marketing projects, events, and attractions.

What this form is

This application packet lets eligible nonprofit organizations, hotel properties, and venues request matching support for projects that promote tourism and attract visitors to Columbia. Applicants provide organization and project details, requested funding, projected attendance, hotel-room estimates, funding sources, and planned expenses. The packet says applications must be received at least 60 days before the event and includes post-award forms and reporting requirements.

Who needs it

Nonprofit organizations, hotel properties, and venues seeking Columbia Tourism Marketing Grant support for an eligible tourism project should complete the application.

How to submit it

Email the completed form and associated application documents to [email protected], and deliver a hard copy to Marla Rose, Community Relations Coordinator, City of Columbia, 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the packet includes a waiver and release that must be signed, but does not say that it must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Local Tourism Grant application packet.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the organization and project details, funding request, evaluation responses, and planned expenses.
3
Gather Application Documents
Include associated application documents and any additional documentation you feel is necessary.
4
Submit To The City
Email the completed form and documents to [email protected] and deliver a hard copy to the address listed in the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Local Tourism Grant Application?: No. This document is signed without a notary; the packet includes a waiver and release that must be signed, but does not say that it must be notarized.
Who can apply for a Columbia tourism marketing grant?: The packet lists nonprofit organizations producing and promoting an event within city limits, and hotel properties or venues seeking to bring new business to Columbia properties and venues.
How do I submit the Local Tourism Grant Application?: Email the completed form and associated application documents to [email protected], and deliver a hard copy to Marla Rose at City Hall, 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL.
When must the application be received?: The packet says applications must be received at least 60 days before the event date. Grant awards are made on an ongoing basis.

Need something notarized?

This Local Tourism Grant Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.