2026 Tourism Marketing Grant- Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism

Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s grant program is exclusively for event marketing focused on bringing more people to Hutchinson and having them stay overnight or spend extended time in Hutchinson. We partner with locally held events to market our community through a wider range of material. Any organization, or business, meeting the requirements of this grant must complete both the Criteria checklist and the attached application and return to the Chamber/Tourism office. Advertising and marketing components may include paid social media campaigns (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok), regional print or radio ads, Google Ads, event websites, collaborations with influencers, podcast sponsorships, direct mailings, or other creative marketing tools aimed at audiences outside Hutchinson.

This year, the grant is awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis, as long as funds are available.

Applicants should apply as soon as possible. Final Reporting and Application needs to be done by November 15th.

Grants Available:

Not-for-profit applicants may receive up to $1000 through this 1:1 matching grant program annually per event.
For-profit applicants may receive up to $1000 through this 3:1 matching grant program annually, per event.

Example: Organization A has an ad in the Star Tribune for $500 which meets the criteria listed below. The Grant Selection Committee approves this for the 1:1 match. The tourism marketing grant will reimburse $250 for a not-for-profit application and $175 for a for-profit applicant.

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All marketing listed in the grant payment form must focus on attracting regional and out-of-town visitors, especially those likely to stay overnight or spend extended time in Hutchinson. While the previous 30-mile radius guideline has been relaxed, the emphasis remains on drawing new visitors to our community.

All marketing pieces listed in the grant payment form must include the NEW explorehutchinson.com #MuchInHutch logo to qualify for reimbursement. Radio ads must contain the phrase “in partnership with ExploreHutchinson.com”

TThe Logo must be no smaller than 1.25” wide X .625” high or 1% of the overall ad, whichever is greater. The ad ratio must be maintained, and the logo background must stay white. Deviations for esthetic purposes MUST be approved by the Chamber before publication is printed. hird Choice

Each marketing piece must be listed on the grant payment form, along with location of publication, approximate date(s) of views, and cost.

For the purposes of this grant, we ask for the maximum amount you INTEND to request in TOTAL from this grant. You do not need to provide information on publication or type of marketing used prior to your event. YOU WILL NEED TO present all invoices, location of publication reach, and copies of advertisements with proof of use of the ExploreHutchinson.com logo as outlined on the previous page. YOU WILL NEED to present all of this information before November 15th, 2025. PLEASE DO NOT request more than you will use. We ask this so money is not tied up in your grant when it could be used for another event. By typing in your name you are agreeing that you have read and understand the Tourism Marketing Grant Information provided, and believe all data included to be accurate.

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We are excited to support initiatives that bring education, entertainment, and joy to the Hutchinson area. Your efforts to enhance local experiences and attract visitors play a vital role in strengthening our community and local economy.

We appreciate your commitment and look forward to reviewing your application.