Tourist Development Council Grant Cycle Begins November 3, 2025

October 31, 2025

The Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau announces that the Tourist Development Council Reimbursement Grant Cycle begins on Monday, November 3, 2025.

  • November 3, 2025 - Applicant Submittal Period Opened
  • November 28, 2025 - Applicant Submittal Period Due by 5:00pm
  • January 14, 2026 - Applicant Presentation to the Tourist Development Council; Grant Selection & Budget Allocation

There are three grant categories available this period:

  • Collateral Materials Grant (CMG)
  • Special Events Marketing Grant (SEMG)
  • Capital Project Funding Grant (CPFG)

The Collateral Materials Grant (CMG) is intended to assist organizations in Citrus County by providing grant money to make our area more appealing to visitors who are spending the night in Citrus County. This grant leverages the TDC’s resources and extends marketing for Citrus County. Applicants can apply to receive a maximum of $2,500.

The Special Event Marketing Grant (SEMG) is intended to provide funding to advertise and promote events to out-of-county markets to attract overnight visitors. The grant funds are meant to supplement the grantee’s budget and are restricted in their use for marketing, advertisement, and promotional materials. Applicants can apply to receive a minimum of $2,000 to a maximum of $10,000 for special project/events. All grants require a dollar-for-dollar cash match, with the exception of the $2,000 award.

The Capital Project Funding Grant (CPFG) is intended to support large scale, long-lived infrastructure or facility and coastal waterway improvements.  The key component are projects that attract overnight visitors to stay in Citrus County that will produce an increased economic impact that supports our local tourism economy. Capital Project funding requests may not exceed 20% of the total projected cost with a maximum allowable amount of $250,000 per project. Only Capital Projects requested $50,000 or more are required to complete an Economic Impact Study analysis.

Grant applications must be completed and returned in person to the Citrus County Visitors Bureau (located at 915 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429) or via email to christina.lamb@visitcitrus.com no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Presentations by the applicants seeking funds will be required at the TDC meeting on Wednesday, January 14, for grant selection and budget allocation.

For grant application forms, more details on each type of grant, eligible projects, and reporting requirements, contact Christina Lamb at christina.lamb@visitcitrus.com or call the Citrus County Visitors and Convention Bureau at (352) 794-5506.

*All grants awarded and funded are for reimbursement purposes.