Indiana Dunes Tourism is offering thousands of dollars in grants to individuals and organizations who plan to bring visitors into Porter County/Indiana Dunes area by building new attractions or by organizing festivals, events, meetings, conventions or sports tournaments during 2023. The deadline for all grant applications is Monday, March 6, 2023.

Indiana Dunes Tourism, the official tourism bureau for Porter County, is specifically looking to support endeavors that will bring visitors from outside of the Lake, Porter and LaPorte County areas, fill hotel rooms and have a positive economic impact on local businesses and attractions. Grants are available to for-profit, nonprofit and government entities.

New to the 2023 grants program, Organizational Development Solutions, Inc. will be running the overall management of the applications. With that in mind, applications should now be sent to Sharon McGuire (email: sharon@successwithods.com; phone: 219-898-3465) and Desila Rosetti (email: drosetti@successwithods.com; phone: 219-508-0976).

The grants can be used for the construction of new attractions, as well as advertising, printing and promotional expenses that bring visitors to Porter County and encourage overnight stays. The funds can also be used to develop brochures, websites and other tools that encourage visitation.

The following grants are available:

 • Product Development: $5,000 annually for three years

 • Sports Sponsorship: $3,000 annually for three years

 • Marketing: $2,500 (first year), $1,500 (second year), and $1,000 (third year)

 • Festivals and Events: $2,500 (first year), $1,500 (second year) and $1,000 (third year)

 • Meetings, Conventions and Seminars: $2,500 (first year), $1,500 (second year) and $1,000 (third year)

Organizations interested in being a part of the 2023 grant program should visit indianadunes.com/grant-programs/.​