Dawes County Grants

Under Nebraska law, the promotion fund is to be used generally to promote and attract visitors to come to the county and use the travel and tourism facilities located here. The fund can be used for marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to Dawes County and will be distributed on a reimbursement basis.

Advertising grants are reviewed monthly and are available to any public or non-profit organization which has a primary purpose of bringing visitors to the county. Visitor events and festivals must be in a defined location, open to the public, and of educational, cultural, historical, artistic or recreational significance, or provide entertainment, or have exhibits, displays or performances of educational, cultural, historic artistic or entertainment value. Non-profit organizations that provide lodging may also be eligible for an ad campaign promotion grant. Refer to the guidelines for more information. 

The travel board also has promotion grants available for website and merchandise development and incentive grants. These grants are reviewed quarterly and have other special stipulations. Refer to the guidelines for more information. 

All grants awarded by the Dawes County Travel Board are subject to final approval by the Dawes County Board of Commissioners.

Dawes County Travel Board meetings are typically held the first Tuesday of the month. Applications and grant reports must be submitted online by using the links below. Please use the appropriate form below to process your request and report online. The “Application” is the initial request for funding. The “Report” is turned in after you’ve completed your event are are requesting reimbursement for eligible expenses.