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Promotional Grants

Thank you for your interest in applying for funding through the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Below you will find the Promotional Grant Application

Mission

It is the mission of the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to enhance and promote a positive image of the communities in Platte County, Nebraska and to assist in the development, continuation, and promotion of quality events, attractions, and amenities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike, and to help ensure that the highest standards of customer service are practiced in our establishments.

Vision

The purpose of the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau grant program is to provide funding for activities that promote, encourage, and attract visitors to Platte County, Nebraska. The funds available through this program are provided from the lodging tax revenue and are to be used for the sole purpose of promoting, encouraging, and attracting visitors to and within Platte County, Nebraska, as the state statute §81-3701 through 81-3729 provides.

OBJECTIVE

One of the ways the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau fulfills its mission is to offer grants to businesses and community organizations to assist them in hosting and promoting events and attractions. Grants are reviewed 60 days prior to your event at the monthly Advisory board meetings held the 3rd Thursday of every month.
Disclaimer: Open Meeting Notices are published in the local paper 5-10 days prior to the meeting date.

If you have questions throughout this application, please do not hesitate
to contact the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 402-276-3606 or email Theresa Grape.

Apply online by downloading here!

Improvement Fund Grants

Thank you for your interest in applying for funding through the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Below you will find the Promotional Grant Application

Mission

It is the mission of the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to enhance and promote a positive image of the communities in Platte County, Nebraska to assist in the development, continuation and promotion of quality events, attractions, and amenities for the enjoyment of residents and visitors alike, and to help ensure that the highest standards of customer service are practiced in our establishments.

Vision

One of the ways the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau fulfills this mission is to offer Improvement Fund grant applications to public and non-profit entities operating visitor services within the borders of Platte County, Nebraska. The grant cycle opens each year in September with completed applications due to the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau by the first business day of October each year. Applicants will present their projects to the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board meeting in November and/or December. Approved Improvement Grants are required to give a final presentation at the next available County Board of Supervisors meeting. Award letters and agreements will be mailed following the Board of Supervisors meeting.

If you have questions throughout this application, please do not hesitate
to contact the Columbus Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 402-276-3606 or email Theresa Grape.

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