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Rowan County Tourism Support

Tourism Grants

Rowan County Tourism’s grant program is designed to support partners and events that bring visitors into our community and encourage them to stay a little longer. By prioritizing hospitality, overnight lodging, and visitor-focused incentives, we invest in opportunities that create meaningful experiences while generating a stronger return for the local economy.

This approach helps maximize tourism’s impact across Rowan County, supporting local businesses and driving overnight stays. Priority is given to applications that include event-related hospitality, lodging needs, or incentive packages, and awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Full eligibility details and requirements are outlined below, and completed applications can be submitted to tara@visitrowancountync.com.

Tourism Support Application

REQUIREMENT- TOURISM RELATED EVENT ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF:

Any Tourism Related Event
Minimum Impact at $5,000

Non-ticketed Event
Minimum Impact $10,000

Ticketed Event
Minimum Impact of $10,000

TOURISM PARTNER IS ELIGIBLE FOR:

Up to $500 in hospitality (food, beverage, and venue)

Up to $1,000 in hospitality (food, beverage, and venue)

Up to $1,000 in hospitality
(food, beverage, and venue)

 

Up to $500 in lodging support

Up to $1,000 in lodging support

Up to $1,000 in lodging
support

 

Up to $500 in overnight incentive package support

Up to $1,000 in overnight incentive package support

Up to $1,000 in overnight incentive package support

 

 

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