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Clinton County opens 2026 tourism grant; applicants now must be Economic Partnership members
Summary
Clinton County’s Economic Partnership announced the 2026 tourism grant program, with applications due March 9 and awards to be announced May 28; applicants must be members of the Partnership, and the presenter described eligible projects, match rules and reporting deadlines.
The Clinton County Economic Partnership and county tourism staff announced that applications are open for the 2026 Clinton County tourism grant program, the partnership said at the commissioners’ meeting Jan. 15.
The presenter, identified in the record as Melissa, the county tourism director, said the program supports projects that enhance the visitor experience, elevate attractions and encourage overnight stays. Eligible activities listed included capital improvements to visitor sites, marketing and promotional campaigns targeted at non‑county residents, special events and product development.
The Partnership’s representative said applications must be submitted electronically by March 9; awards will be announced at a public event on May 28, and partners must be present to receive grant awards. The presenter described the grant performance/reporting window as 07/01/2026 to 07/01/2027 and said final project closeout documents must be submitted within 90 days after project completion for reimbursement.
A key change flagged during the presentation was an eligibility requirement: applicants must be current members of the Clinton County Economic Partnership. When asked whether that membership requirement was new, the Partnership representative replied, “That was a change to the requirement.” The presenter also said applicants may apply jointly (for example, multiple nonprofits working together) and that both nonprofit and for‑profit entities are eligible so long as they meet the membership and match requirements.
The Partnership explained the required match can be demonstrated in cash or in‑kind contributions, and mentioned a 25% match threshold associated with the governing act cited in the presentation. The presenter encouraged applicants to review grant guidelines and submit proposals through the Partnership site and said more information is available at clintoncountyinfo.com.
What’s next: Applications are due March 9; awards will be announced May 28, and recipients should expect reporting and reimbursement steps tied to the July 2026–July 2027 project window as described by the Partnership at the meeting.
