Applications are now open for the Discover Manitowoc Grant, an annual program that supports local event organizers in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The grant is funded by room tax dollars and is managed by the Department of Tourism, City of Manitowoc Room Tax Commission, and Visit Manitowoc Board.
The purpose of the grant is to help bring new events to life and attract more overnight visitors to Manitowoc through targeted marketing. Previous recipients include Lights in Lincoln Park, Subfest, the Wisconsin Sand Sculpting Festival, Manitowoc’s Garden Faire Extraordinaire, and the Maritime Bay Classic.
Event organizers whose activities draw overnight guests and need additional funding for marketing are encouraged to apply. Funding is limited and will be reviewed by both the Visit Manitowoc Board and the City of Manitowoc’s Room Tax Commission. The program allows a maximum of three years of funding per event.
Courtney Hansen, Visit Manitowoc Director of Tourism, said applications and supporting materials must be submitted via email by February 15, 2026. Full guidelines, review criteria, and application forms are available at www.visitmaintowoc.com/grant.
