The Kentucky Matching Funds Program and Tourism Regional Marketing provide local and regional 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, Procedure for Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program.
Reimbursement Request due February 1, 2007 for eligible projects completed from July 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006.

Reimbursement Request due August 1, 2007 for eligible projects completed from January 1, 2007 - June 30, 2007.

Funding is distributed based on a formula to calculate county allotments. Convention & Visitors Bureau's and Tourist Commissions are eligible to receive up to 70% of the county allotment. Applicants other than CVB's and Tourist Commission are eligible to receive up to 30% of the county allotment.

The program match will be 80/20 for Tourist Commissions, CVB's or designated marketing organization and a 50/50 match will be available to other applicants such as festivals or non-profit attractions. Tourist Commissions, CVB's or designated DMO's can submit Reimbursement Requests 4 times a year - October, February, April and August.

• Tourism publications, Videos, CDs and DVDs
• Media advertisements
• Billboards and Signage
• Brochure distribution Services
• Postage and freight expenses
• Consumer travel show expenses
• Group tour marketplace expenses
• Meeting/Convention & Sports marketing Trade Shows and Expo expenses
• Familiarization Trips/Site Visits
• Media Press Kits
• Sponsorship of Tourism Trade Shows and Events
• Bid Fees to Assist in Bringing Events to the State
• Internet Hosting, Design and Maintenance expense

For program information contact:

Rhonda Nix, Branch Manager rhonda.nix@ky.gov

Quick Glance of changes starting July 1, 2007 (Word Format) NEW 7-13-06

Allowable Projects starting July 1, 2006 (Word Format) UPDATED 7-13-06

Documentation Required Checklist (Word Format) NEW 7-13-06

Sample Reimbursement Form (Word Format) NEW 7-13-06

Nonprofit Status Confirmation (Word Format) NEW

MATCHING FUNDS REIMBURSEMENT FORM (Word Format) UPDATED 5-19-06
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