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Logan County Tourism Bureau opens
2026 mini-grant RFA to support tourism initiatives countywide
[January 05, 2026]
LINCOLN, IL — The Logan County
Tourism Bureau (LCTB) has announced the opening of its 2026
Mini-Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA), with applications
accepted January 1 through February 1, 2026. The program has been
updated for 2026 to more directly support tourism-focused events,
community initiatives, and installations that encourage visitation
and local spending throughout Logan County.
A total of $10,000 in funding will be available through the
Mini-Grant Program, with $5,000 allocated for projects within the
City of Lincoln and $5,000 reserved for projects elsewhere in Logan
County.
“Our Mini-Grant Program is designed to help local ideas grow into
meaningful experiences that bring people to Logan County and
encourage them to stay, explore, and spend,” said Wanda Lee Rohlfs,
Executive Director of the Logan County Tourism Bureau. “These
updates allow us to better align funding with projects that have a
clear impact on tourism and the local economy.”
Grant Categories
Applicants may apply under one of three grant categories, based on
the goals of their project:
Tourism Event Grant
Applicants may request up to $2,000
Supports events that attract overnight visitors to Logan County.
Applicants must demonstrate how their event will result in increased
overnight stays, or “heads in beds.”
Community Event Grant
Applicants may request up to $500
Supports events that encourage residents of Logan County and
surrounding communities to visit, shop, and spend locally.
Applicants must demonstrate how their event will increase spending
at county businesses.
Tourism Installation Grant
Applicants may request up to $2,000
Supports the installation of features such as murals, signage,
statues, or similar attractions that enhance the visitor experience
and encourage tourism within the county.
All grant recipients are required to coordinate with LCTB to allow
for the distribution of Logan County Tourism Bureau promotional
materials to event audiences or visitors.
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Key Dates
● RFA Opens: January 1, 2026
● Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
● Award Notifications: By March 1, 2026
Events or projects taking place between January 1 and March 1,
2026 remain eligible and may be reimbursed if selected for
funding.
If all available funds are not awarded by March 1, LCTB will
host an additional RFA June 1–30, 2026 to distribute remaining
funds. Any funding still available at the end of the year will
roll into the next grant cycle.
Eligibility & Funding Structure
The Mini-Grant Program is open to non-profits, businesses,
and individuals. Schools, municipalities, and taxing bodies are
not eligible to apply.
Grant funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis. Applicants
that are not non-profits must provide matching funds equal to
the amount requested. Matching funds are not required at the
time of application but must be documented through receipts
prior to reimbursement of the grant award.
Application:
To apply visit the tourism bureau
website. The
application is in the About Us section. Or find the application
link at the tourism
Facebook page.
For questions about the Mini-Grant Program or the 2026 RFA,
contact director@destinationlogancountyil.com
[Text received from Logan County Touism
Bureau]
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