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.
Prior to applying to the grant program, please make sure you add your event to our event calendar by filling out this form. 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 with award amounts up to $3,000 in 50% matching funds. Activities with a local focus may be approved for up to $1,000 in 50% matching funds, i.e. at least $2,000 must be spent to receive $1,000. Activities with a regional focus (Approximately 1/3 of attendees from outside Hancock County) may be approved for up to $3,000 in 50% matching funds, i.e. at least $6,000 must be spent to receive $3,000. You may apply for one Co Op Advertising or one Community Connect Grant per event. Reimbursements are due 60 days after the competition of your event.
Applications are due 60 days prior to the event. Download the Application Fine Print Here.
Fill out the Co-Op Advertising Application Online
Download the Co-Op Advertising Application
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download the Co Op Advertising Grant Reimbursement Request
Community Connect Program
Designed for small events with award amounts up to $500. 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. You may apply for one Community Connect Grant per event. Reimbursements are due 60 days post event.
Applications are due 30 days prior to the event. Download the Fine Print here.
Fill out the Community Connect Application Online
Download the Community Connect Application
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download the Community Connect Grant Reimbursement Request
Tourism Growth Program
Designed to aid the successful growth of established signature events, with awards of up to 50% of the total event budget at a maximum of $5,000. Reimbursement Requests due 60 days after the conclusion of the event.
Applications are due 90 days prior to the event. Download the Fine Print here.
Fill out the Tourism Growth Application Online
Download the Tourism Growth Application
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download Tourism Growth Program Reimbursement Request
Tourism Development Program
Designed to aid in the successful establishment of events in their first and second years, with awards of up to 50% of the total event budget at a maximum of $5,000. Reimbursement Requests due 60 days after the conclusion of the event.
Applications are due 90 days prior to the event. Download the Fine Print here.
Fill out the Tourism Development Application Online
Download the Tourism Development Application
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download Tourism Development Program Reimbursement Request
Tournament Builder Program
Support non-profit organizers in establishing tournaments and competitions that will build awareness of the Findlay area and show a growth pattern that benefits the community. Must show a track record of overnight stays. 50% of total tournament budget, up to $5,000. No limit on number of applications per organization. Reimbursement Requests due 60 days after the conclusion of the event.
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
Fill out the Reimbursement Request Online
Download the Tournament Builder Program Reimbursement Request