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Tourism and Marketing Initiative Grant Program

The Tourism Marketing Initiative Grant Program is a cultural tourism partnership project funded by the Southwest Louisiana/Lake Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and administered by the Arts Council of SWLA (Council). Marketing Initiative Grants are intended to enhance the promotion and marketing of our rich cultural programming in Calcasieu Parish.

Marketing Initiative Grants must: (a) provide for the growth of cultural tourism in Calcasieu Parish; (b) improve the overall cultural atmosphere and quality of life for the citizens of Calcasieu Parish; and (c) provide for the stabilization of arts and humanities organizations through increased audience attendance and community participation in projects

Tourism Marketing Initiative Grant Timeline for 2013

March 1, 2012          Applications Available on web-site

May 4, 2012              Applications Due

May, 2012                  Review Panel Meets

June 15, 2012            Grant Activity Begins

June 14, 2013            Grant Activity Ends

July 26, 2013            Final Report Due

Forms:

2011 Final Report
Request for second payment

2012 – 2013 Guidelines
2012 – 2013 Application
Acknowledgement Statement
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