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International Tourism Grant Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 1607-2871)

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Greg Mihalich (greg.mihalich@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY25-1
Funding Opportunity Title International Tourism Grant Program
CSFA Number 420-25-1607
CSFA Popular Name International Tourism Grant Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 10
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000
Award Range $10,000 - $250,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements		 Yes
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs Yes : Only certified Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) whose purpose is solely to market and promote their specific regions as a travel destination are eligible to apply. Since CVBs are a single purpose entity that are allowed to directly charge all costs to the CVB grants they receive (as outlined in 20 ILCS 605/705-707), allowingindirect for these grants could result in double dipping. 
Posted Date 08/01/2024
Application Date Range 08/01/2024 - 09/03/2024 : 5:00PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=2871
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 08/15/2024 : 9:00AM
Registration link :
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m9b295c1e187be5905fd802df2f86f145

 

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements