Cass County Visitors Bureau announces new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program with special inaugural funding opportunity

Last Updated on August 6, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network

LOGANSPORT, IN — The Cass County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program, a strategic investment initiative designed to provide organizations with a predictable, transparent, and consistent funding process for tourism promotion, event sponsorships, destination development, and related initiatives.

To support organizations with projects before the regular quarterly funding schedule is fully implemented, the Visitors Bureau is offering a Special Inaugural Funding Opportunity for eligible tourism-related projects occurring between October 2026 and February 2027.

Interested organizations should submit applications by August 28, 2026. Applications will be reviewed by the CCVB Board of Directors at its September meeting, with funding decisions announced by September 30, 2026.

Following the inaugural funding opportunity, the Visitors Bureau will transition to its regular quarterly Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program.

2026–2027 Grant Schedule
Special Inaugural Funding Opportunity

  • Applications due August 28, 2026
  • Board reviews applications at their September meeting
  • Awards announced by September 30, 2026


Regular Quarterly Grant Program

  • Applications due Dec. 15, 2026
  • Board reviews applications at their January 2027 meeting
  • Awards announced by February 1, 2027

Beginning in 2027

The Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program will continue on a predictable quarterly schedule to help organizations plan projects and marketing initiatives throughout the year.

Application Deadlines

  • March 15
  • June 15
  • September 15
  • December 15

Award Announcements

  • May 1
  • August 1
  • November 1
  • February 1

The Tourism Grant & Sponsorship Program supports initiatives that attract visitors, increase overnight stays, promote Cass County’s attractions and events, strengthen destination marketing, enhance visitor experiences, and encourage partnerships that grow tourism throughout the county.

Applications will be evaluated based on tourism impact, visitor attraction, economic impact, organizational capacity, marketing strategy, and anticipated overnight stays.

Grant guidelines and application materials will be available through the Cass County Visitors Bureau’s website at www.visit-casscounty.com.

Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to begin planning now for both the inaugural funding opportunity and future quarterly grant cycles.

For more information, contact the Cass County Visitors Bureau at 574-753-4856 or info@visit-casscounty.com.

SOURCE: News release from Cass County Visitors Bureau