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Tourism Enhancement Grant is a grant from Spencer County Visitors Bureau in Indiana that funds organizations, businesses, events, and tourism-related entities with special projects, events, activities, marketing, and other initiatives designed to encourage visitation and tourism in Spencer County. The program offers up to $10,000 per award.
Since its launch, the bureau has awarded $156,000 to local entities through this program over four grant cycles. Eligible applicants are organizations, businesses, and event organizers in Spencer County. Grants are awarded on a first-come basis, with applications reviewed by the Visitors Bureau board of directors at monthly meetings.
The 2025 application cycle opened March 3, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Spencer County Visitors Bureau at (812) 937-4199 to brainstorm project ideas or ask questions before applying.
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The Spencer County Tourism Enhancement Grant is designed to assist organizations, businesses, events, and tourism-related entities with special projects, events, activities, marketing, and other initiatives to encourage visitation and tourism in Spencer County.
“In just three years, the Visitors Bureau has awarded $156,000 to local entities through the Tourism Enhancement Grant,” says Spencer County Visitors Bureau Executive Director Melissa Arnold. “This is the fourth year for the Tourism Enhancement Grant, although the Visitors Bureau has offered various grants since 2015. ” Tourism Enhancement Grant Guidelines can be found at SantaClausInd.
org/Tourism-Partners . Applications will be available on Monday, March 3, 2025. Grants will be awarded on a first-come basis and the Visitors Bureau board of directors will discuss submissions at monthly meetings.
Contact the Spencer County Visitors Bureau at (812) 937-4199 with any questions or to brainstorm ideas. The Spencer County Visitors Bureau encourages guests to stay overnight and provides a variety of resources about local attractions, shops, and restaurants. For more information about Spencer County as a destination, call (812) 937-4199 or visit SantaClausInd.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations, businesses, events, and tourism-related entities in Spencer County, Indiana. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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