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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LINCOLN, Neb. (February 1, 2021) - Nebraska Tourism today announced grant awards totaling $494,833.65 in the combined application cycle of the Community Impact and Tourism Marketing Grant programs. The Commission received a total of 56 applications this grant cycle requesting $1,426,004.22 in funding.
The Commission’s grant programs are very competitive and involve a selection committee of grant reviewers from the private and public sectors, and citizens at large.
“The purpose of the grant program is to help communities throughout the state market their destination or event to potential travelers. While the tourism industry is still recovering and many don’t feel safe traveling yet, we’re seeing that a lot of people are shopping around and planning for their next trip. The grant program gives Nebraska communities the opportunity to put themselves in front of those people as an option for their next trip,” said John Ricks, Nebraska Tourism Commission executive director.
Awardees this grant cycle include:
- $60,000 to Lancaster Event Center for promotion of the 2021 National High School Finals Rodeo
- $53,000 to Support Nebraska for the 2021 Pinnacle Bank Championship
- $50,000 to Omaha Equestrian Foundation for the 2023 FEI Jumping and Dressage World Cup Finals
- $30,000 to the Omaha Sports Commission for promotion of the US Olympic Curling Trials
- $22,485 to North Platte/Lincoln County Visitors Bureau for marketing promotions
- $18,390 to Kearney Visitors Bureau for Kearney Area Marketing Campaign
- $17,291.25 to Columbus Area CVB for marketing promotions
- $13,710.00 to Falls City Chamber of Commerce for promotion of the Hot Air Balloon Festival
- $12,000 to Dawes County for promotion of Northwest Nebraska
- $12,000 to Lied Lodge & Arbor Day Farm for marketing promotions
- $11,500 to the Nebraska Flyway for promotion of the Sandhill Crane Spring Migration
- $10,500 to Fontenelle Forest for marketing promotions
- $10,166.25 to Visit Omaha for marketing promotions
- $9,509 to Kearney Area Community Foundation for promotion of the Kearney Cultural Partners
- $9,495 to Golden Spike Tower for marketing promotions
- $9,241.65 to McCook Economic Development Corporation for marketing promotions
- $9,000 to Nebraska Craft Brewers Association for promotion of the Craft Brewers Guild
- $8,895 to Wayne Area Economic Development for Unmasking Wayne's Potential Campaign
- $8,250 to Valley County Tourism & Ord Area Chamber for marketing promotions
- $8,250 to Harold Warp Pioneer Village Foundation for marketing promotions
- $8,250 to Cherry County Tourism for Explore Valentine marketing
- $8,250 to Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce for Webster County advertising
- $7,500 to Norfolk Area Visitors Bureau for marketing Promotions
- $6,412.50 to Sports Nebraska for 2021 TEAMS Conference
- $6,000 to Gering Visitors Bureau for marketing promotions
- $6,000 to Grand Island Convention and Visitors Bureau for marketing promotions
- $6,000 to Keith County Visitors Committee for a Visitor Impact Study
- $5,000 to Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway for marketing outreach
- $4,875 to United States Golf Association for promotions of the 2021 US Senior Open Championship
- $4,875 to Harlan County Tourism for marketing promotions
- $4,500 to The Archway for the Sharing an Epic Adventure Campaign
- $4,500 to Old Market Association for Celebrating Old Market Campaign
- $4,150.50 to Village of Duncan for promotion of Duncan’s 150th Celebration
- $4,000 to Opera Omaha for promotion of the 2021-2022 Season
- $3,750 to Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce for promotion of the 150th Arbor Day Celebration
- $3,500 to Western Nebraska Tourism Coalition for marketing promotions
- $3,000 to Friends of the State Museum for 2021 Digital Marketing Campaign
- $3,000 to Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer for Social Media Promotions
- $3,000 to Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce for Tourism Marketing
- $2,812.50 to Tree Rush Adventures for marketing promotions
- $2,500 to Oregon Trail Community Foundation for promotion of the Old West Balloon Fest & US Nationals Hot Air Balloon Championships
- $2,500 to Lincoln Arts Council for promotion of the 2021 Lincoln Arts Festival
- $1,680 to Knox County Development Agency for marketing promotions
- $1,600 to Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau for marketing promotions
- $1,500 to Friends of Lewis & Clark Bicentennial for marketing promotions
- $1,500 to Burwell/Garfield County CVB for marketing promotions
- $495 to Boys Town for 2021 American Bus Association Marketplace
For additional information about future grant opportunities through the Nebraska Tourism Commission, please visit https://visitnebraska.com/media/industry/category/grants.
For more information about travel, events and unique destinations in Nebraska, order your free travel guide today at VisitNebraska.com. Then stay connected with Nebraska Tourism on our Visit Nebraska Facebook page, on Twitter, on Pinterest, on Instagram and on YouTube.
The mission of the Nebraska Tourism Commission is to expand Nebraska’s dynamic and diverse travel industry making it more viable by creating awareness, attracting increased visitors which results in greater tourism revenue and economic gain throughout the state. To learn more, go to VisitNebraska.com.
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