Grants
Public Notice
The Franklin County Tourist Development Council will be conducting meetings of its Board and Grants Committee to review and approve non-profit grants for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The following meetings are scheduled:
- July 25, 2018 – 2:00 P.M. Grants Committee - at the Eastpoint Fire Department
- To Review submitted grant applications to determine completeness - August 8, 2018 – 2:00 P.M. Board of Directors - at the Eastpoint Visitor Center
- To discussions provisions of the Museum Grant Program and other issues - August 22, 2018 – 2:00 P.M. Grants Committee - at the Eastpoint Fire House
- Final review of applications - September 12, 2018 – 2:00 P.M. Board of Directors - at the Eastpoint Visitor Center
- Final approval of grants for fiscal 2018-19
All meetings are open to the public. Applicants are encouraged to attend the July 25 and August 22 meetings and be prepared to answer questions about their application.
For further information contact: Deb Davis – deb@saltyflorida.com or 850-670-3474.
The Franklin County Tourist Development Council announces the availability of four (4) grant programs for non-profit and governmental organizations. Applications may be submitted beginning Friday June 22 through 4:00 P.M. on Monday July 16, 2018. Applications may be transmitted via email to grants@floridasforgottencoast.com or delivered to the Franklin County TDC at 731 Highway 98, Eastpoint, Florida. The following summarizes the grant programs available.
Non-profit Event Promotion Marketing Grants
This program provides thirty (30) $2,000 grants to non-profit and governmental organizations. This program is intended to provide assistance to groups in marketing their single day events. Events must be held during the off season between October 1, 2018 and May 29, 2019 and between September 5 and September 30, 2019. Grants must be used for promotional activities and must be matched by an equal amount of organizational funds. The is a reimbursement grant program. Only events sponsored by local organizations and held in Franklin County Florida are eligible. Other requirements apply.
Major Event Promotion Grants
This program provides for five (5) $5,000 grants to non-profit and governmental organizations. This program is intended to provide assistance to groups in marketing their multiple day events. Events must be held during the off season between October 1, 2018 and May 29, 2019 and between September 5 and September 30, 2019. Grants must be used for promotional activities and must be matched by an equal amount of organizational funds. The is a reimbursement grant program. Only events sponsored by local organizations and held in Franklin County Florida are eligible. Other requirements apply.
Museum Grants
This program provides operational grants of up to $15,000 for non-profit or governmental museum organizations that maintain facilities in Franklin County. The number of grants available will vary based on the number and size of requests. This grant requires a match. Funds awarded under this program may be equal to 50% of the organization’s previous full year’s budget up to a maximum of $15,000. Organizations must be active in state or national museum crediting or funding organizations and must operate a facility in Franklin County. Other requirements apply.
Market Development Partnerships
This program provides up to $12,000 to non-profit or governmental organizations that wish to participate in area marketing activities with the TDC. Eligible organizations must maintain a facility in Franklin County that is primarily utilized for visiting tourists. Funds awarded under this program may be equal to 50% of the organization’s previous fiscal year’s budget and are capped at $12,000. The total fund allocation for this program s $48,000. Organizations must be willing to be partners with the TDC in a variety of marketing efforts. Other requirements apply.