CVB Programs and Grants
The Convention & Visitors Bureau offers several programs to assist local organizations with funding for events.
Below is a brief description of each program. Please click on each program’s individual page to submit a form online or download the form following each description and mail the completed information to our office. View a printable overview here.
As part of the requirements for the grant program, you must use the VisitFindlay logo on your marketing pieces, you can download the VisitFindlay logo here.
Co-Op Advertising Program
Designed to enhance marketing efforts for local events.
Activities with a local focus may be approved for up to $2,000 in 50% matching funds, activities with a regional focus (Approximately 1/3 of attendees from outside Hancock County) may be approved for up to $3,500 in 50% matching funds.
You may apply for one Co Op Advertising or one Community Connect Grant per event. There is no limit on the number Co Op Advertising applications per year.
Applications are due 60 days prior to the event. Download the Application Fine Print Here.
Fill out the Co-Op Advertising Application Online
Print a copy of the Co Op Advertising Application here
Reimbursements are due 60 days after the completion of your event.
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Print a copy of the Co Op Advertising Reimbursement Request here
Community Connect Program
This simplified program is designed to support marketing and advertising for events and programs with smaller budgets. Unlike other programs, it does not require matching funds. Special consideration will be given to events taking place outside of the City of Findlay.
Designed for small events with award amounts up to $500.
You may apply for one Community Connect Grant per event, maximum of 3 per year.
Applications are due 30 days prior to the event. Download the Fine Print here.
Fill out the Community Connect Application Online
Print a copy of the Community Connect Application here
Reimbursements are due 60 days after the completion of your event.
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Print a copy of the Community Connect Reimbursement Request here
Tourism Growth Program
Aid in the enhancement or growth of an already established event.
Award amount up to $5,000 in matching funds or up to 50% of the total enhancement budget. Projects through this program have the ability to be funded for 2 years.
Can be combined with Co-op Advertising. Limit of 1 Tourism Development or Growth grant per organization, per year.
Applications are due April 1, 2026. Download the Fine Print here
Fill out the Tourism Growth Application Online
Print a copy of the Tourism Growth Application
Reimbursements are due 60 days after the completion of your event.
Fill out the Tourism Growth Reimbursement Request Online
Print copy of the Tourism Growth Reimbursement Request here
Tourism Development Program
Aid in the development of a new event.
Tourism Development award amount up to $8,000 in matching funds or 50% of the total event budget. Projects through the Tourism Programs have the ability to be funded for a 2 year cycle. Limit of 1 Tourism Development or Growth grant per organization, per year. Can be combined with Co-op Advertising
Award amount up to $8,000 in matching funds or up to 50% of the total event budget for new events. Projects through this program have the ability to be funded for 2 years.
Can be combined with Co-op Advertising. Limit of 1 Tourism Development or Growth grant per organization, per year.
Applications are due April 1, 2026. Download the Fine Print here.
Fill out the Tourism Development Application Online
Print a copy of the Tourism Development Application
Reimbursements are due 60 days after the completion of your event.
Fill out the Tourism Development Reimbursement Request Online
Print copy of the Tourism Development Reimbursement Request here
Tournament Builder Program
Assist sports tournaments and competitions by building awareness of the Findlay area and exhibit a growth pattern that benefits the community.
Single day competition maximum award of $1,500 in matching funds, Multi-Day Competition maximum award of $5,000 in matching funds
Can be combined with Co-op Advertising. Limited to 5 Tournament Builder grants per organization, per year. Must show a track record of overnight stays to qualify for Multi-Day funding
Applications are due 90 days prior to the event. Download the Application Fine Print here.
Fill out the Tournament Builder Application Online
Download the Tournament Builder Program Application
Reimbursements are due 60 days after the completion of your event.
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download the Tournament Builder Program Reimbursement Request