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Office of Tourism - Assistance for Individuals is a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that funds tourism-related programs and initiatives across Illinois. Administered by the Illinois Office of Tourism, this program supports organizations working to promote Illinois as a premier travel destination, partnering with the state's 38 certified Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
The program aims to sustain and grow the state's tourism industry, which attracts more than 113 million visitors annually generating $48. 5 billion in visitor expenditures. Eligible applicants must meet requirements outlined in the Illinois GATA portal.
Applicants should review the official program guidelines and complete pre-qualification before applying.
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Office of Tourism - Assistance for Individuals SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
The Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT) manages industry efforts that result in sustainable and significant economic and quality-of-life benefits for all Illinois residents. Our office promotes Illinois as a premier travel destination for leisure travelers and for meetings, conventions, and special events, attracting domestic and international visitors.
We partner with 38 certified Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) throughout the state to advertise Illinois' assets and to promote our strengths at tradeshows and events. As a result, our tourism industry welcomes more than 113 million visitors per year, who spend $48. 5 billion in visitor expenditures annually.
The Illinois Office of Tourism continues to spearhead creative campaigns to shine a light on the many rewards Illinois has to offer. One ongoing feature is the Illinois Made program, which encourages visitors to discover local products, see Illinois craftspeople at work, and bring home some authentically Illinois products.
IOT administers grant programs that support this mission by providing funds to organizations throughout Illinois for many different purposes, including, but not limited to development, marketing & promotion, etc. A Grantee resource site may be found here . Visit enjoyillinois. com to learn more.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: See the Illinois GATA portal for complete eligibility requirements. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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