Logan County Visitors Bureau Grant
The Logan County Visitors Bureau (LCVB) Tourism Development Grant Program is designed to support projects, initiatives, events, attractions, and placemaking efforts that strengthen Logan County as a visitor destination.
This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, schools, and community organizations undertaking projects that increase visitation, enhance the visitor experience, generate economic impact, encourage overnight stays, and contribute to the long-term development of Logan County's tourism assets.
The LCVB recognizes that tourism development extends beyond marketing and events. Investments in attractions, festivals, public art, beautification, wayfinding, destination amenities, and visitor-focused infrastructure are essential to creating memorable experiences that encourage repeat visitation and strengthen community pride.
This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, businesses, municipalities, schools, and community organizations undertaking projects that increase visitation, enhance the visitor experience, generate economic impact, encourage overnight stays, and contribute to the long-term development of Logan County's tourism assets.
The LCVB recognizes that tourism development extends beyond marketing and events. Investments in attractions, festivals, public art, beautification, wayfinding, destination amenities, and visitor-focused infrastructure are essential to creating memorable experiences that encourage repeat visitation and strengthen community pride.
Eligible Projects
Funding may be awarded for new or expanded tourism-related projects, including but not limited to:
Event & Festival Development
LCVB reserves the right to consider innovative tourism projects that demonstrate a measurable impact on visitation, visitor spending, destination awareness, or the overall visitor experience.
Event & Festival Development
- New festivals, events, and tourism experiences
- Expansion of existing events designed to attract additional visitors
- Off-season and shoulder-season events
- Cultural, heritage, arts, agricultural, outdoor recreation, and sports tourism initiatives
- Creation or enhancement of visitor attractions
- Tourism-focused amenities that improve visitor experiences
- Development of interpretive exhibits, visitor displays, and educational experiences
- Projects that encourage longer visitor stays and repeat visitation
- Murals that enhance community character and create visitor interest
- Public art installations with tourism value
- Interactive art experiences and photo opportunities
- Projects that celebrate Logan County's history, culture, and identity
- Downtown beautification projects
- Gateway improvements and community entrance enhancements
- Streetscape improvements with a demonstrated tourism impact
- Public gathering spaces that support visitation and community events
- Landscaping, public amenities, and placemaking initiatives that enhance destination appeal
- Wayfinding signage
- Visitor information kiosks
- Trailhead improvements
- Tourism-related signage and interpretive panels
- Visitor-serving enhancements that improve accessibility and navigation
LCVB reserves the right to consider innovative tourism projects that demonstrate a measurable impact on visitation, visitor spending, destination awareness, or the overall visitor experience.
Application Process
Submitted applications will be reviewed the Logan County Visitors Bureau Council. To apply, businesses or organizations must provide a detailed project description, outline the project's impact on tourism, provide a timeline for completion, include financial details such as the requested funding amount and other potential funding sources, submit a budget breakdown, and attach supporting documents such as project plans, designs, quotes, and letters of support.
Deadlines
The 2026 LCVB Grant Application window will be open from September 1st through September 30th.
How to Apply
Applicants may apply using the online link below or by filling out the pdf file and emailing or mailing the completed form.
| logan_county_visitors_bureau_grant_application-fall_2025.pdf |
Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected] or submitted to:
Logan County Visitors Bureau
100 S. Main St.
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
For questions, contact:
Jamison Thornton, Logan County Visitors Bureau Director
[email protected]
937-599-5121
This grant provides an excellent opportunity for local businesses and organizations to contribute to Logan County’s growth as a tourism destination.
Logan County Visitors Bureau
100 S. Main St.
Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
For questions, contact:
Jamison Thornton, Logan County Visitors Bureau Director
[email protected]
937-599-5121
This grant provides an excellent opportunity for local businesses and organizations to contribute to Logan County’s growth as a tourism destination.
