Visit Helena understands special events play an important role in improving residents’ quality of life and attracting visitors to our area. We believe tourism equals economic growth and vitality and are proud of our part in keeping our community strong. This grant helps with funding for those events that contribute to this mission.
Visit Helena’s Tourism Event Grant is open to businesses, non-profits, and event organizers to assist with monetary funding to launch and grow new events in the greater Helena, Montana region. The tourism grant seeks applicants looking to develop and grow multi-day events that promote Helena’s outdoor recreation, history or arts and culture. The grant program encourages applicants to utilize funding toward event marketing and promotion to attract visitors from across Montana and further.
Looking to meet in Helena regarding a convention, conference, or reunion? The aforementioned do not qualify for the Tourism Event Grant; however, we want to support your gathering! Check out our Meet in Helena page here.
• Attract new and returning events that produce hotel room nights in the Helena area
• Help grow the local economy through resident and visitor spending
• Promote Helena’s inclusive community values in the outdoors, sports, history and culture
There is no set number of grants that may be awarded in any fiscal year. However, the total dollar amount of grant funds awarded may not exceed the total amount of funds allotted each year by the Visit Helena Board. To date, Visit Helena has funded grants of up to $15,000. Minimum funding award is $1,500. View guidelines.
Summer 2026 Events (July – October): Due to the focus and support we are providing for the Montana Heritage Center Grand Opening, June 2026 we will be putting our Event Grant on pause for the 2026 Summer Season.
Winter 2026/2027 Events (November – May): Applications accepted July 1, 2026—August 31, 2026, by 5 pm MST