Organizations and events that attract tourism activity to the Mason City area have an opportunity to gain some marketing dollars with the help of a tourism grant provided by Visit Mason City Inc. Up to $1,500 is available for each qualifying event and organization. Application deadlines for the program include the following:
· Round 1: by 4 pm on Oct. 3, 2012 for marketing projects completed Oct. 1, 2012 – Oct. 1, 2013
· Round 2: by 4 pm on Feb. 5, 2013 for marketing projects completed Feb. 1, 2013 – Oct. 1, 2013
To receive a Tourism Marketing Grant Application, organizations can download it at http://www.visitmasoncityiowa.com/html/grant_program.htm or contact the Visit Mason City office at cvb@VisitMasonCityIowa.com or 641-422-1663 / 800-423-5724.
Assistance with the completion of the application is available. Appointments can be made with Visit Mason City staff during Visit Mason City office hours, Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm.