All those interested in receiving grant money from the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau must adhere to the following guidelines:

• The event must be conducted in Wayne County.
• The event must bring visitors from at least 30 miles away with overnight dollars being spent in Wayne County.
• Money requested for an event may not be used for:
  • Purchase or rental of equipment
  • Telephone expenses or postage
  • Salaries or administrative costs
  • Any item not included in the grant application
• Grant applications must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the event. The funding request will be reviewed based on the cost estimates submitted.
• All grant recipients must use “Event funded in part by a grant from the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau” on all printed material, radio ads, TV commercials, and any other form of advertisements.
• Within three months of the event, grant recipients must submit documentation, such as a copy of the bill or cancelled check, to Wayne County Clerk, PO Box 248, Wayne, NE 68787
• If the event is sponsored by a for-profit organization, a receipt proving that 10% of the net proceeds were donated to the host community must be included with the reimbursement request.
• You will be reimbursed 3-4 weeks after final documentation has been received.
• Grant recipients need to reapply if the grant is not used within six months of the approval date.

Please call Georgia Janssen, Secretary of the Wayne County Convention & Visitors Bureau, at (402) 585-4531 with any questions.