Explore our Funding Program

Planning an Event? You may qualify for funding if you plan it in Ocala/Marion County. Submit a funding request to see if you qualify.

We understand that sometimes you need a little financial help to bring your vision to life. That’s why Ocala/Marion County offers a funding program to help fund eligible of events in county.

Explore our funding program and fill out your application below. Contact our team if you have any questions.

Room Night Generating Events

For events staged in Ocala/Marion County that attract overnight visitors in county.

Maximum Funding Level: $25,000

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All correspondence/inquiries should be directed to:

Ocala/Marion County VCB
109 W. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34475
Toll-Free: 1-888-FL-OCALA, Local: 352-438-2800
Fax: 352-438-2801
Email: sales@marionfl.org

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General Information

Name of Organization

Official Name of Organization as listed on W-9

Organization’s Principal Address

Organization’s Chief Officer

Organization’s Chief Officer's Email

Organization’s Chief Officer's Phone Number

Name of Event

Event’s Website

Facebook URL

Twitter URL

Instagram URL

YouTube Channel URL

Other Social Media URL

Organization’s Event Director (if different from above)

Organization’s Event Director's Email (if different from above)

Organization’s Event Director's Phone Number (if different from above)

Requested amount of funding for the Event

Intended use of funds please refer to pages 5-6 of the Approved Guidelines for eligible/ineligible uses

II. EVENT INFORMATION

Event Description

Event Name

Type of Event

Dates of Event

Location of Event

Total projected number of local participants

Total projected number of out-of-town participants

Projected number of local spectators per day

Projected number of out-of-town spectators per day

Projected number of out-of-state media, staff, officials

Projected number of in-state media, staff, officials

Event Promoter (if other than Applicant)

Event Promoter's Company Name

Event Promoter's Address

Event Promoter's Contact Information

Admission Price (if applicable)

What is the anticipated number of room nights you expect to generate with this Event?

PROVIDE THE PREVIOUS YEAR’S EVENT OR PROJECT INFORMATION, (IF APPLICABLE)

Previous Event or Project

Date

Location

Total achieved Room Nights

Did the event receive funding from the TDC If so, how much?

EVENT BUDGET SUMMARY

Income Sources (TOTAL Sponsorship)

Tourist Development Council Request

Details of Additional Income The Program cannot be the Event's sole source of income. Please list all Event income [include any in-kind services provided from public agencies (i.e. Ocala Police Department, Marion County Fire Rescue, etc.)].

Total Additional Income

Total Income (All Sources)

EVENT EXPENSES

Provide an itemized summary indicating the intended use of TDC funds at the bottom of this page. Please be as detailed as possible, including intended publications, promotional materials, etc. and the dollar amount that will be expended (tentatively) for each category. This is the total amount of the grant you have requested. Use additional sheets if necessary.

Details of Total Expenses Please list all projected expenses, not including TDC Funds. Include the Expense Type and Amount.

Total Expenses

Intended Use of Tourist Development Tax Funds

Total Event Expenses

Please include, either in a single PDF file or several files compressed into one ZIP file:

your W-9 tax form
marketing plan
list of board members
certificate of insurance

Relavant Documents (PDF or ZIP file)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Applicant First Name

Applicant Last Name

Applicant Title

Applicant Phone Number

Applicant Email

Applicant has reviewed this Application for Funding from the Tourist Development Council. Applicant is in full agreement with the information contained herein. To the best of Applicant’s knowledge, the information contained in this Application and its attachments is accurate and complete.

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Explore our Funding Program

Planning an Event? You may qualify for funding if you plan it in Ocala/Marion County. Submit a funding request to see if you qualify.

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