The intent of the program is to promote Illinois as a travel destination to the international leisure traveler. The International tourism program is important to the State of Illinois' tourism industry to match/leverage local funds with State funds to promote destination drivers, to market and promote attractions and events throughout the State to international travelers to ultimately impact the e
The intent of the program is to promote Illinois as a travel destination to the international leisure traveler. The International tourism program is important to the State of Illinois' tourism industry to match/leverage local funds with State funds to promote destination drivers, to market and promote attractions and events throughout the State to international travelers to ultimately impact the economic growth of the tourism industry.
Type of assistance: Grant Award: $10,000 to $200,000 Total funding: $346052.00 Cost sharing or matching: Yes Applications: 2026-09-18 to 2027-01-31 Apply: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/1607-4336.html Source: Illinois's list of open state funding notices (GATA, omb.illinois.gov).
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Other
Certified Local Tourism and Convention Bureau with an international product sold by tour operators and listed with receptive operators may apply for Program funding.
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Increased visitation; new visitation; enhanced length of stay at the destination; and, increase in overnight stays.
Increase visitation and overnight stays in Illinois.