Community Partnership Grant
2026 JCCVB Community Partnership Grant Program Guidelines & Application
The purpose of the Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCCVB) Community Partnership Grant Program is to assist our nonprofit “tourism partners” wishing to advertise the County by providing them with funding from the JCCVB for promotional materials, advertising and other marketing initiatives in order to increase visitation to and awareness of Jefferson County.
This program is for the year 2026 ending on December 31, 2026 and the Grant amount per available project is a maximum of $1000.00 to be matched by the applicant.
Project Guidelines:
Any nonprofit tourism partner organization doing business in Jefferson County may apply for a JCCVB grant according to the following guidelines:
The JCCVB logo must be included on the project, i.e.: brochures, advertisements, etc.
Projects should be of a promotional, advertising or marketing nature, designed to increase visitation for the organization or event, and in turn promote and have a positive economic influence on other Jefferson County amenities.
Funding is not granted to an organization for the following uses:
Administrative, clerical or payroll costs
Operating costs
Postage, mail house services and taxes
The JCCVB has the sole and final approval in granting these funds.
In making decisions on grant applications, the JCCVB will consider such factors as:
Completion of Grant Request Form and Budget Template
Project’s ability to increase tourism revenue and track overnight stays and visitors’ impact on the community
Applicants compliance with grant requirements
Type, scope and mission of the nonprofit applying organization
Organization’s resources, to include current funding from hotel/motel tax, non-profit grant awards already received, and any government approved funds
Marketing and advertising plan
Number of applicants during the award period
Number of applications received from the same organization
Projects past success history
Nonprofit organizations may submit multiple applications for more than one project but must submit a separate application for each project.
Application Procedures & Schedule
Type or print application clearly. Additional pages may be attached if necessary.
Send in a completed JCCVB Community Partnership Grants application.
A grant may be awarded for less than the amount requested, depending on the number of applications received and other factors in the guidelines.
Applications are accepted through December 1 and will be evaluated monthly until program funding is exhausted or deadline is reached.
Applicants will be notified after the Community Outreach Committee has met, made a recommendation to the Board at their monthly meeting and the JCCVB Board has called for a motion to approve, deny, or table the recommendation.
A letter or email will be sent to each applicant stating the approval or denial of the grant.
A check request (for approved requests) will be submitted to the JCCVB accountants and a check will be issued in person or by mail.
Final proofs displaying the JCCVB logo usage must be approved by the Marketing Committee Chair, JCCVB Chair, or CEO. Proofs not approved may become ineligible for grant payment. In addition, copies of the final collateral or marketing item must be provided to the JCCVB CEO and to the public for display/distribution as part of the process and success of the marketing campaign.
The JCCVB Logo Guidelines
The JCCVB logo is required on all projects requesting grant funding. This certifies the “partnership” of the organization and the JCCVB. Final approval from the JCCVB of the look and placement is required prior to production in order to receive grant funds. Verbiage should be included on all materials, including press releases, stating: “Sponsored by the Jefferson County Convention & Visitors Bureau.”