Visit Canton Grant Programs
Visit Canton offers a variety of grant programs to provide support to initiatives that create economic development to the region and increase visitation to Stark County.
Cultural Tourism Grants
Visit Canton in partnership with ArtsinStark will award Cultural Tourism Grants up to $20,000 to each approved marketing or event initiative. Grants will be awarded for the purpose of generating increased visitation and economic impact for the region through the support of arts and culture events and marketing initiatives. The initiatives must encompass visual arts, museums, performing arts, theaters, attractions, authentic historic and cultural places, and events to encounter traditions, history, music, and art.
FAST FACTS & GRANT APPLICATION CRITERIA: Cultural Tourism Grants Criteria
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2022 CULTURAL TOURISM GRANTS
Grant Cycle 2 Applications
- June 1, 2022 | Cycle 2 Applications Open
- July 1, 2022 | Cycle 2 Grant Submissions are due by 11:59 PM
- July 15, 2022 | Announcement of Awarded Funds
Awarded grant dollars from Cycle 1 & Cycle 2 must be used by December 31, 2022
HOW DO I APPLY?
- ONLINE APPLICATION: APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN JUNE 1, 202
Have application questions or want to know if your project qualifies for the Cultural Tourism Grants? Please reach out to Promotions & Grants Manager, Allison Gromofsky at allisong@visitcanton.com or 330.542.6375.
Destination Enhancement Grants
Projects should target the development of quality-of-place amenities, attractions, and facilities that enhance the visitor experience and foster connectivity within the specific destination or geographic area to increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the area.
Project Proposal Examples:
- Community Wayfinding Signage or Placemaking
- Business Sign & Façade Improvements, Art Installations, etc.
- Projects that elevate the visitor/guest experience within the destination
FAST FACTS & GRANT APPLICATION CRITERIA: Coming Soon
HOW DO I APPLY?
ONLINE APPLICATION: ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN 2022
Have application questions or want to know if your project qualifies for the Destination Enhancement Grants? Please reach out to Promotions & Grants Manager, Allison Gromofsky at allisong@visitcanton.com or 330.542.6375.
Event Support Grants
Event Support for the following categories:
- Sporting Events
- Complimentary Special Events & Festivals
- Meetings & Conferences
FAST FACTS & GRANT APPLICATION CRITERIA: Coming Soon
Have application questions or want to know if your event qualifies for the Event Support Grants? Please reach out to Promotions & Grants Manager, Allison Gromofsky at allisong@visitcanton.com or 330.542.6375.