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Fall is quickly approaching, so it's time to submit your events to our online calendar! We want to showcase the best of what Tallahassee offers this autumn, from festivals and concerts to art shows and local markets. Please submit the details today to ensure your event gets the attention it deserves. https://lnkd.in/ek4H4-SD

Just a friendly reminder that the application cycle closes TODAY, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. for the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) 2024-25 Special and Sports Event Grant. For more information on grant funding, please contact Taylor Walker at [email protected] (Sports Events) and Wendy Halleck at [email protected] (Special Events). https://lnkd.in/ehUTh_AM

?? Important Reminder ?? Applications are DUE for the Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) 2024-25 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Event Grants TOMORROW, August 22, at 5 p.m. https://lnkd.in/eFh4xuE

Join us for the next Bicentennial Community Zoom Call on?Tuesday, August 20, at Noon. We will share important updates about the First Florida Capitol Project, the upcoming Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular, and how you can get involved. Your participation is invaluable to our success. Join us at?https://lnkd.in/eDm_KUEM.

?? Grant Workshop Reminder ?? An online workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, at 5pm via Teams. Use this link to join: https://bit.ly/3AmDZGw

The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) grant application process for the 2024-25 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special, and Sports Event Grant is now open. All grant applicants must attend one of three workshops. An in-person workshop will be held on Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Leon County Office of Resource Stewardship (ORS) Gathering Room, located at 1907 South Monroe Street. Two additional workshops will be conducted via Teams on Thursday, August 8th, at noon and Tuesday, August 13th, at 5 p.m. After the seminar on August 2nd, 2024, a recording will be accessible on the Visit Tallahassee website. The workshops will include: o An overview of the online grant application portal o An explanation of the statutory requirements of the funding o Available funding and schedule of funding levels (based on room nights) o Peak visitor periods where events will not be considered for funding o The grant review process and scoring criteria The Leon County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Review Committee will review and evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the TDC for approval in September. The 2024-25 Tourism Grant Cycle Timeline (Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Events) includes the following significant dates: August 2 - at 11 a.m. Workshop (In-Person) August 8 - at noon Workshop (Virtual via Teams) August 13 - at 5 p.m. Workshop (Virtual via Teams) August 22 - at 5 p.m. Applications Due / Application Cycle Closes September 10 - Time TBD TDC Grant Review Committee Public Meeting *Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Attend* September 12 - Review & Final Approval by TDC

The Leon County Division of Tourism (Visit Tallahassee) grant application process for the 2024-25 Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Event Grant is now open. Applications are due by Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 5 p.m. This opportunity represents the ongoing effort to promote tourism and provide financial support for events that have a history of, or show potential to, attract out-of-town visitors to the area. Eligible event(s) must take place between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, and are required to comply with Section 125.0104, Florida Statutes, for the utilization of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) funds. Event grant applications are evaluated based on the historical or potential ability to attract overnight visitors, appeal to the general public, demonstrate out-of-area marketing activities, and include scheduled programming/activities during non-peak periods. Event funding levels are determined by the anticipated number of hotel room nights/overnight lodging in Leon County generated by the event. All grant applicants must attend one of three workshops. An in-person workshop will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Leon County Office of Resource Stewardship (ORS) Gathering Room, located at 1907 South Monroe Street. Two additional workshops will be conducted via Zoom on Thursday, August 8 at noon and on Tuesday, August 13 at 5 p.m. After the workshop on Aug. 2, 2024, a recording will be accessible on the Visit Tallahassee website. The workshops will include: o An overview of the online grant application portal o An explanation of the statutory requirements of the funding o Available funding and schedule of funding levels (based on room nights) o Peak visitor periods where events will not be considered for funding o The grant review process and scoring criteria The Leon County Tourist Development Council (TDC) Grant Review Committee will review and evaluate applications and submit recommendations to the TDC for approval in September. The 2024-25 Tourism Grant Cycle Timeline (Signature/Emerging Signature, Special and Sports Events) includes the following significant dates: July 23, 2024 Grant Cycle Opening/Applications Available (30-day cycle) Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. Workshop (In-Person) Aug. 8 at noon Workshop (Virtual via Zoom) Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. Workshop (Virtual via Zoom) Aug. 22 at 5 p.m. Applications Due / Application Cycle Closes Sept. 10 Time TBD TDC Grant Review Committee Public Meeting *Applicants Strongly Encouraged to Attend* September 12 Review & Final Approval by TDC For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/ehUTh_AM.

Good morning, partners! It's not too late to sign up for the 2024 Bicentennial Backyard Bucket List Challenge! By participating in this free promotion, your business will be featured as we encourage locals and summer visitors to explore our beautiful region and discover the many local businesses and attractions like yours. Taking place June – August, the Bicentennial Backyard Bucket List will feature restaurants, breweries, shops, museums, parks, monuments, and events. Participants will check in to your location using the Visit Tallahassee mobile app to get a chance to win prizes. Each check-in earns participants one entry to the contest, while ten, fifteen, and twenty entries earn separate prizes. At the end of the campaign, one grand prize winner will be awarded a two-night staycation that includes hotel accommodations, meals, and activities. At Visit Tallahassee, we value partners like yourself and recognize that working together leads to a promising future for all of us. Sign up now to take advantage of this free opportunity to promote your business this summer. Please email [email protected] to sign up.

Don’t miss the opportunity to partner with us in the 2024 summer promotion, the Bicentennial Backyard Bucket List challenge! By participating in this free promotion, your business will be featured as we encourage locals and summer visitors to explore our beautiful region and discover the many local businesses and attractions like yours. Taking place June – August, the Bicentennial Backyard Bucket List will feature restaurants, breweries, shops, museums, parks, monuments, and events. Participants will check in to your location using the Visit Tallahassee mobile app for their chance to win prizes. Each check-in earns participants one entry to the contest, while ten, fifteen, and twenty entries earn separate prizes. At the end of the campaign, one grand prize winner will be awarded a two-night staycation that includes hotel accommodations, meals, and activities. At Visit Tallahassee, we value partners like yourself and recognize that working together leads to a promising future for all of us. Sign up now to take advantage of this free opportunity to promote your business this summer. Please email [email protected] to sign up.

To quickly assist residents impacted by the devastating May 10 tornadoes, Leon County Government is launching the Targeted Emergency Assistance Microgrant (TEAM) Leon program today. Eligible residents in unincorporated Leon County may apply online for direct assistance to support households and businesses at?LeonCountyFL.gov/TEAM.