Tourism grant applications for organizations sponsoring large events in the Merrill area are now available. Applications can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office located at 705 N. Center Ave. in Merrill or can be downloaded from the Chamber website: www.merrillchamber.org.
Each year the Merrill Tourism Commission reviews applications from local organizations seeking funds to aid in their marketing and advertising of tourism-related events taking place in the Merrill area. Grant assistance must be used to attract visitors from outside our local area with the purpose to promote tourism and create paid overnight stays in local lodging establishments.
Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Commission. All applications must include all required attachments and must be returned to the Chamber of Commerce no later than Sept. 9, 2022. Organizations selected to receive funding for the 2023 calendar year will be notified by Nov. 15, 2022. The Commission reserves the right to deny or modify requests.
For additional information, contact the Chamber at 715.536.9474.