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Moberly Tourism Grants

The Moberly Tourism Grant programs are under an advisory board that meets monthly.

The funds for these grants come from the hotel tax. All grants must have a 50/50 match and are funded up to $2,000.

IE: If you apply for $2,000, your investment must also be $2,000, total investment of $2,000.

The grant categories are:

1. Event Marketing
3. Capital Improvements & Aesthetic Improvements

This board meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am at City Hall (101 W Reed St Moberly, MO 65270)

Meetings are open to Missouri Public Meeting laws and open to the public. Grant applications can be found below. Please contact the Tourism Specialist if you are interested in applying. 

Please note that all grants must be applied to tourism-based events and projects. A tourist is defined by the Missouri Division of Tourism as someone traveling more than 50-miles away.

Targeted Marketing funds will be used for the promotion and marketing of specific programs for tourism & tourism-related activities.

This grant has a maximum of a $2,000 award matching grant. A 50% match of fund must be made.

Eligible examples of use are:
social media advertising
printed advertising
newspaper advertising
radio advertising
electronic media
television advertising

Capital Improvements & Aesthetic Improvements fund will be used for the capital improvements/city facilities that encourage & enhance tourism.

This grant has a maximum of $2,000 award that is recommended funded at 50%, but may be funded at 100%.
Past examples of use are:
public art
facility improvements
creation of a new tourism product

All applicants must meet with the Tourism Specialist housed at the Moberly Area Chamber of Commerce office three-six months prior to their event for proper planning & assistance. Contact [email protected] or 660-263-6070 to set up an appointment.