Explore our Funding Programs

You may qualify for funding for eligible tourism programming in Ocala/Marion County. Submit a funding request to see if you qualify.

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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 tourism programs in Marion County county.

Explore our funding programs 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. Funding opportunities available year-round (subject to budget availability).

Maximum Funded Reimbursement: $25,000

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Marketing Assistance Program

The Marketing Assistance Program is designed to enable tourism-related businesses in Marion County to enhance their marketing opportunities leveraged with the Ocala/Marion County destination brand.

No applications will be accepted until after the the applicant attends a workshop.

Maximum Funded Reimbursement: $5,000

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

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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

Room Night Generating Event Funding Form:

General Information

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

II. EVENT INFORMATION


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

If so, how much?

EVENT BUDGET SUMMARY

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.)].

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.

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

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

 Acknowledgement of Requirements for Funding 
Check the box beside each to confirm Applicant’s Agreement

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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