Conference Grants

Your conference, meeting or special event, taking place in Alachua County October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, could qualify for up to $10,000 of reimbursed expenses via the Visit Gainesville, Alachua County Conference Grant.

Purpose
In order to support and enhance Alachua County as a destination for conferences, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of Tourist Development Tax to aid in the operations and promotions of conferences that have as one of their main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the conference to tourists.

Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill the following:

1. Be a legally established entity. Individuals are not eligible.
2. Conferences and paid conference lodging accommodations must be within the boundaries of Alachua County.
3. The proposed conference must have as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the conference to tourists.

For more information about the conference grant, contact Bailey McClellan at bmcclellan@alachuacounty.us or call 352-374-5260.

*Funds are available upon completion of the conference and verification of room nights.*