Room Tax Grant Application
Application Guidelines
One application per cycle: Each organization can submit just one application per grant cycle. You’re welcome to apply again in future cycles or explore other Community Giving opportunities.
Executive approval required: We ask that your organization's top leader review and sign the application before it’s submitted. This helps ensure alignment and transparency.
Here’s who should sign:
- Nonprofits: Executive Director or CEO
- Government entities: Mayor, Village Administrator, or highest-ranking official
- All-volunteer organizations: Board President
- Businesses: Business owner
Typed names and email addresses will count as electronic signatures when submitted through the portal, though we may confirm signatures if needed.
Letters of Support from Lodging Partners
Because projects funded by this program must directly benefit tourism and potentially increase overnight stays, we strongly encourage applicants to include at least two Letters of Support from lodging businesses (hotels, inns, resorts, B&Bs, or short-term rentals)—especially if you don’t have data to support your case.
These letters should confirm that your project would appeal to their guests and likely encourage overnight visits. Please include them as PDFs with your application materials.
Combining Projects in One Application? Here’s the Rule of Thumb:
You can combine multiple projects in one application if they’re clearly connected. A few examples:
✔️ Allowed: A town proposes park upgrades, including a new beach area, playground, and picnic shelter—because it’s all in one space.
✔️ Allowed: An organization wants to install cohesive wayfinding and interpretive signage across a region—same goal, different spots.
❌ Not Allowed: Unrelated projects with no common thread—these should be submitted separately.
If you're bundling related projects, please provide a clear, itemized budget for each part of the project.
Deadlines
The application will be open from May 1 - July 30. Projects must be for the following fiscal year.
You’ll hear back about your application about seven weeks after the deadline. All grant recipients are required to submit a Final Report within 60 days of project completion. Please email your completed report to info@minocqua.org.
Let’s Talk Before You Apply
Room tax funding is subject to very specific state guidelines. To make sure your project aligns, we highly recommend a quick, informal consultation before you submit your application.
Reach out to us at info@minocqua.org
Or call us at 715-356-5266
We’re here to help and happy to talk it through with you.
Not the Right Fit? No Problem.
If this particular grant program doesn’t line up with your project, check out our other Community Giving funding opportunities.
Questions? Need a little help? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we're here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make great things happen for our community!
Please review the grant guidelines, complete the entire application and include the required attachments.
