The Matching Funds Program provides local non-profit tourism organizations with financial assistance to promote tourism in their areas. The program is administered by KDT staff in accordance with 300 KAR 1:010, Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program.
Specific projects eligible for reimbursement include:
- Tourism publications, Videos, CDs and DVDs
- Media advertisements
- Billboards and Signage
- Brochure Distribution Services
- Consumer travel show expenses
- Group tour marketplace expenses
- Meeting/Convention & Sports marketing Trade Shows and Expo expenses
- Media Press Kits
- Sponsorship of Tourism Trade Shows and Events
- Bid Fees to Assist in Bringing Events to the State
- Web Site design expenses
For program information:
Reimbursement Request Documents
First Cycle-Projects completed July 1-December 31
Due February 1 of current program cycle
Second Cycle-Projects completed January 1-June 30
Due August 1 of current program cycle
Application Request Documents