Latest round of Pike County Tourism Grant applications due Dec. 1

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By DAVID CAMPHOUSE

The deadline for the next round of grants through the Accommodations Tax Project Funding Program is December 1.
The Grant Program provides project funds for ventures that promote area tourism. Eligible applicants include any individual, agency, group, business or non-profit organization whose project has a beneficial impact on Pike County.
The grant funds are made possible through the accommodations tax funds received by Pike County.
Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis by a Funding Advisory Committee composed of representatives from lodging establishments, county board representatives and the Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation Executive Director. The Advisory Board encourages creative projects that enhance the lives of residents of Pike County or promotes tourism in the community.
Projects must also comply with all local laws and grantees are responsible for proper licensing, permits, insurance and other applicable requirements.
Projects will be evaluated using certain criteria including but not limited to: Potential number of guests to be generated by the project, with emphasis on overnight stays in the community; number of people the project will reach; financial need of the project; percentage of project funding being requested; “seed money” to start a new project or expand an existing project; quality of the project and the likelihood that the project will achieve the stated goals.
Funds may not be used for the benefit of a single individual. Applications that include funding for hard assets or capital improvements receive a lower priority and would also need a 75/25 match.
The application is available on the PCCEDC website at www.pikeedc.org or please contact the Pike County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation at 217-440-5101. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on December 1.