The Alachua County Commission is seeking applications for the Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant Program supporting arts, nature and cultural events and activities between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025. Completed applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Alachua County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB), 33 North Main Street, Gainesville, Florida 32601. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. There is $1,600,000 budgeted for the grant program this year.
To support and enhance Alachua County as a culturally interesting and vibrant destination, the Alachua County Commission has allocated a portion of the Tourist Development Tax revenue to aid in the operations and promotions of arts, culture, and nature events that have, as one of their main purposes, the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the event to tourists.
Download the Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant Application (docx)
Download the Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant Application (pdf)
Questions regarding any portion of the application or application process must be made in writing via email to the VCB at info@visitgainesville.com. All questions must be submitted no later than ten calendar days before the proposal due date. All questions will be answered and posted to the VisitGainesville.com website. It is essential that applicants check the website for Addenda to review, print and initial for submittal with applications.
In addition to the grant program, Visit Gainesville, Alachua County also provides funding support to events and activities advertised to tourists via the Event Sponsorship application. First-time applicants and event producers creating one-weekend-only events are encouraged to review the Event Sponsorship application for program and event eligibility. Questions about Event Sponsorships may be directed to Jordan Shepherd at jshepherd@alachuacounty.us.
