Grant Program
By promoting the growth of tourism and driving a positive impact for businesses in Rolla, you may be entitled to apply to a reimbursement grant. Find out more below.
Guidelines
Review Before Applying
Eligibility
Applicants can be a not-for-profit organization or for-profit business seeking to host a well-defined tourism-oriented event. Organizations are limited to receiving one grant per program year.
Grant Criteria
Number of days the event is held
Projected number of participants
Projected number of hotel stays
Economic benefit to the Rolla community
Grant Funding Amount
Minimum award is $500, maximum award is $4000
One-day events are only eligible for up to $1500, multiday events are eligible for up to $4000.
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Expenses Covered
Facility and equipment rental
Marketing and promotion
Branded event giveaways
Graphic design and printing
Photography and videography
Officials, referees, or umpires for sporting events
Entertainment or guest speaker
Expenses NOT Covered
Items for resale
Professional Services (including Legal, Medical, Engineering, Accounting, or Auditing)
Prize Money
Indirect costs, including overhead, administrative fees, F&A costs, or percentage-based charges
Alcohol
Pre-event Requirements
- The organization must designate a main point of contact; this person must have detailed knowledge of the planning and organization of the event.
- The applicant or a representative may be asked to appear before the grant review committee and give a short presentation about the event.
- Applicant must submit a grant application via the online form by the application deadline, with no exceptions.
- Must obtain proper city permits and liquor licenses (when applicable).
- Must have liability insurance for your event.
- Each organization that is awarded a grant is required to recognize the RACC’s contribution by including the VisitRolla logo on appropriate promotional/marketing pieces, including those items highlighting event sponsors.
- If the event has a website, the VisitRolla logo must also appear on the website with a link to www.visitrolla.com.
Post-event Requirements
- Grant recipients must submit a post-event reimbursement form along with copies of paid receipts for eligible expenses and proof showing placement of the VisitRolla logo and website link (if applicable).
- Reimbursement form must be completed within 30 days of the closing of the event.
- Grant awards will be mailed within 30 days of receiving the completed post-event forms and required documentation.
Qualifying Event
The event must be held within 10 miles of the Rolla city limits, and cannot promote any political party or platform.