Samantha Solomon
Sales Service Specialist
Room Night Generating Event Funding
The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau (OMCVCB) recognizes events are a major contributor to the overall tourism economy. In order to develop event related tourism, the OMCVCB has put in place these Funding Program Guidelines for events seeking funding. This funding program is conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local policies.
We understand that sometimes you need a little financial help to bring your vision to life. That’s why Ocala/Marion County offers a number of funding programs to help fund eligible tourism programs in Marion County county.
Room Night Generating Event Funding
Funding will be provided as a reimbursement in direct correlation for room nights generated and approved eligible expenses. For each verified room night, a rebate will be eligible to the Event planner. The rebate schedule for the year will be as follows:
| Quarter 1 (Q1) | Quarter 2 (Q2) | Quarter 3 (Q3) | Quarter 4 (Q4) |
| January - March | April - June | July - September | October - December |
$5 Rebate per verified room night with corresponding eligible expenses | $10 Rebate per verified room night with corresponding eligible expenses | $15 Rebate per verified room night with corresponding eligible expenses | $10 Rebate per verified room night with corresponding eligible expenses |
| $10,000 Maximum | $25,000 Maximum | $25,000 Maximum | $25,000 Maximum |
Any Event that estimates producing less than 250 verified room nights will not be eligible to apply. Additionally, reimbursement amounts will be capped at the figure requested on the application and approved by the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. See guidelines for comprehensive program details.
