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.
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.
Event Funding Programs
Meeting Rewards Program
The Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau (OMCVCB) provides a booking incentive program, which offers up to $2,500 to organizations that book a meeting at an Ocala/Marion County facility or venue through the Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Event Bid Fee / Rights Fee Policy
The OMCVCB accepts, reviews, and processes bid fees/rights fees on behalf of the Tourist Development Council, under authorization by Marion County Board of County Commissioners.
Room Night Generating Events
For events staged in Ocala/Marion County that attract visitors that stay in paid overnight accommodations in Marion County subject to Tourist Development Tax. Funding will be provided as a reimbursement in direct correlation for room nights generated and approved eligible expenses per program guidelines.
Marketing Funding Programs
The Arts and Cultural Destination Enhancement Funding Program
The Arts and Cultural Destination Enhancement Funding Program is a multi-faceted approach to enhancing the tourism product within Ocala/Marion County and aid in the programming and promotions of arts, cultural, history, heritage and nature experiences that, as one of their main purposes, attract tourists, as evidenced by the promotion of the experience to tourists.
Funding proposals should not be submitted without an approved letter of intent.
Marketing Assistance Funding Program
The Marketing Assistance Funding 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.
