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Do you need funding for your event or tourism related idea? Have you attended the grant writing workshop?
Individuals with a tourism related start-up or event.
Organizations and businesses that promote tourism.
The Marshall Tourism Commission is committed to promoting Marshall, Missouri, including our community events and area attractions. Let us help you create more things to do in our community!
Attend the Grant Writing Workshop and learn how to apply
Fill out and submit your application online
Submit the Post Event Summary Report after your project
Attracting visitors allows Marshall to tap into new revenue sources beyond our traditional agriculture and manufacturing industries.
Encourages entrepreneurship by creating demand for unique local products, crafts, and experiences that cater to tourists’ interests.
Helps preserve and showcase our cultural heritage and landmarks, and promotes the maintenance of historical sites and traditions.
Nature-based tourism helps highlight the value of our natural resources, promoting conservation efforts, sustainable practices, the importance of preserving our natural landscapes.
The City of Marshall Ordinance Number 7613 states that the Council of the City Council of Marshall, Missouri, can impose a tax on the charges for all sleeping rooms paid by the transient guests of hotels and motels situated in Marshall, Missouri, at a rate of five percent (5%) per room per night.
The Lodgings tax was approved by the citizens of the City of Marshall, Missouri, at the election held on August 3, 2004.
All funds received from the lodging tax is placed in a special fund that is maintained by the City of Marshall Collectors office.
The Marshall Tourism Commission is responsible for the administration, investment, and disbursement of the collected taxes for the common good of promoting Marshall tourism.
This Commission consists of five (5) members, each of whom must reside in the City of Marshall and cannot be current members of the City government.
At least one of the members must be a representative of the hotel/motel industry.
The Lodgings Tax Grant program was established to enhance the economic impact of tourism in our community.
The taxes collected by the Lodgings Tax can be used to provide grants to approved applicants to assist their organization with their event or activity that promotes tourism in or near Marshall.
Organizations and individuals that promote tourism may apply for funding. This includes, but is not limited to, lodging, museums and other attractions, festivals, etc. Applicants must provide proof that their organization promotes tourism in the Marshall area and must be reflected in their application for funding. Proof of eligibility is required. The grant proposal program is a reimbursement grant and not necessarily designed to cover the entire cost of a project. The Marshall Tourism Commission reserves the right to request financial statements from any tourism applicant during the application review process to help determine award amounts.
No, all funds awarded from the Lodgings Tax Grant must be used for future marketing purposes. For example, funds can’t be used to pay for marketing expenses incurred before the date of application.
Applicants must apply for the Lodgings Tax Grant at least 60 days before the start of the quarter that the date of their event falls under; this also applies for the development of new tourist attractions.
All applicants are required to participate in the 2-hour grant writing workshop hosted by the Marshall Tourism Commission before applying.
Applications must be submitted on a grant proposal form either by email or the online application.
All proceeds from the Lodgings Tax are to be used for tourism development projects in or near Marshall.
Applications are accepted in two categories: Marketing and Development.
Marketing: Funds are available for the creation, production, and distribution of promotional material designed to promote tourism in the Marshall area. Generally, 75% of Marshall Tourism Grant Proposal funds allocated to any one organization must be used for distributing promotional material, promoting and advertising at least 30 miles away from Marshall. Up to 25% of the total marketing funds requested may be allocated to local advertising.
Development: Funds are available for the development of tourism attractions or amenities consistent with a longer-range tourism development plan. Projects can be for brick-and-mortar capital improvements, planning processes, and operations.
Provide your name and contact information and the Tourism Coordinator will get in touch!
To evaluate the success and requirements of our grant recipients, as well as to demonstrate responsibility and transparency in managing tourism funds, the Marshall Tourism Commission mandates that all grant recipients submit a Post Event Summary Report.
This report is required to be filled out and submitted within 30 days after the event is completed.
