The sole purpose of the Local Grants Program is to generate the maximum economic impact for the city of Columbus and Lowndes County by utilizing the tourism industry. All events must be “tourist” events based on the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Commission’s determination. Additionally, the Commission will decide on a case by case basis the amount of potential economic return—with funding based solely on this potential.

All grant applications must be submitted to the Columbus/Lowndes County Convention and Visitors Bureau at least 15 days prior to the quarterly grant program meeting. Please call (662) 329-1191 or check our online events calendar for dates and times of the Board of Directors meetings.

The CCVB will meet on specified review dates to consider the applications and hear each organization’s presentation. If you do not file your application(s) prior to the submission deadline, your request will not be considered.

All grant presentations will be presented on the following quarterly CCVB Board Meetings:

• October: (January, February and March grant requests)
• January: (April, May and June grant requests)
• April: (July, August and September grant requests)
• July: (October, November and December grant requests)

All requests must be delivered to the Columbus/Lowndes County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 318 B Seventh Street North.

Grant Application and Guidelines
Project Clearance Report