About The Grant

Advertising Reimbursement Grant Program in Texas

About The Grant

The City of Marfa, Texas, is now accepting applications for its Advertising Reimbursement Grant Program. This grant is designed to support events and businesses that promote tourism and generate overnight visitors to Marfa by funding advertising expenses. Funded through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), the grant aims to help organizations promote their events and activities outside the local area, thereby attracting more tourists and increasing local hotel occupancy.

The grant offers up to $3,500 in reimbursement for qualifying advertising expenses. Priority is given to events that demonstrate the potential to increase hotel stays and to organizations that rent Marfa’s Tourism/USO Building or Marfa Activity Center. Eligible advertising includes ads in regional or national publications and media outside the local area. Events must show their ability to generate overnight visitors by providing historical data or marketing strategies that target potential tourists.

Important Details

• Application Deadline: 09/27/2024
• Link to Application: City of Marfa Advertising Reimbursement Grant
• Donor Name: City of Marfa
• State(s): Texas
• Grant Duration: Duration not mentioned
• Grant Amount: $1,000 to $3,500 (reimbursement-based)
• Qualification Criteria:
  • Open to groups and businesses organizing events that promote tourism and generate overnight visitors to Marfa
  • Events must demonstrate the potential to increase hotel stays through marketing strategies or historical data
  • Priority given to organizations renting the Tourism/USO Building or Marfa Activity Center
  • Advertising outside the Tri-County area is reimbursed at 100% of the cost, while local ads receive partial reimbursement

Taking Action

Take action now and apply for the Advertising Reimbursement Grant to help promote your event and boost tourism in Marfa. With the application deadline of September 27, 2024, it’s essential to start planning your event and marketing strategy. Share this opportunity with your network to ensure other Latino businesses can benefit from this grant program.