Visit Beloit gift baskets, sponsorships, CORPORATE BAGS AND GRANTS
Visit Beloit is dedicated to serving the community by donating gift baskets for event sponsorships. Our “Welcome to Beloit” gift baskets are full of locally crafted goods valued at about $80. To request a gift basket or sponsorship, please submit a request form.. Be sure to apply early, as no more than four baskets will be awarded each quarter. Visit Beloit is a 501(c)(6) organization and would love to fulfill all requests, but is simply unable to do so. We attempt to fulfill a variety of event requests.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Requesting Visit Beloit Gift Baskets
- Requesting Visit Beloit Sponsorships
- Purchasing Visit Beloit Corporate Bags
- Applying for Grants
REQUESTING VISIT BELOIT GIFT BASKETS
How do I request a Visit Beloit Gift Basket for my event or fundraiser?
Click here for the form. Complete the form and click the submit button.
How far in advance do I need to make my request?
The deadline to submit a request in each quarter will be the last day of the first month of each quarter (January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31). Be sure to apply early, as no more than four baskets will be awarded each quarter.
Does Visit Beloit fulfill every request?
- Visit Beloit is a 501(c)(6) organization and would love to fulfill all requests but is simply unable to do so. We attempt to fulfill requests in order to support a wide variety of events.
- Visit Beloit will donate no more than four gift baskets each quarter and no more than two baskets to any one organization during the calendar year.
How will I know if my organization received approval for a gift basket?
You will receive notification of acceptance or denial no later than seven business days after the quarterly deadline.
What is included in a Visit Beloit gift basket?
Each basket is valued at $75 and includes Visit Beloit promotional items and a variety of goods from local businesses.
Who has received Visit Beloit gift baskets?
REQUESTING VISIT BELOIT SPONSORSHIPS
Does Visit Beloit sponsor events and fundraisers?
Visit Beloit receives numerous requests every year to sponsor events. Occasionally, we attempt to provide support via attendance and sponsorships (i.e. purchasing tables for events, tickets, golf holes, etc.)
How do I apply for a sponsorship for my event or fundraiser?
Click here for the form. Complete the form and click the submit button.
How far in advance do I need to make my request?
The deadline to submit donation or sponsorship requests in each quarter will be the last day of the first month of each quarter (January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31).
Does Visit Beloit fulfill every request?
Visit Beloit is a 501(c)(6) organization and would love to fulfill all requests but is simply unable to do so. Visit Beloit will sponsor no more than two events for any non-Vision Partner organization each calendar year.
What will Visit Beloit expect in return?
Recognition as a sponsor on event materials (using current logos) and any paid items (i.e. tables, tickets, etc.)
Who has received Visit Beloit sponsorships?
Click here to find out!
PURCHASING VISIT BELOIT CORPORATE BAGS
How do I purchase Visit Beloit corporate bags for guests?
Click here for the form. Complete the form and submit it.
How far in advance do I need to make my purchase?
The deadline to guarantee availability of corporate bags is 30 days in advance of the event date. However, arrangements beyond the deadline are possible based on availability of supplies.
What information does Visit Beloit need?
Complete and submit the form to the staff member listed above.
How do I receive the bags from Visit Beloit?
Visit Beloit will deliver corporate bags free of charge to any Beloit, South Beloit, or Rockton lodging establishment. Bags can also be picked up at the Visit Beloit office. Arrangements for delivery or pickup need to be made with the staff member listed above.
What is included in a Visit Beloit corporate bag?
Options for Visit Beloit corporate bags can be found on the form above.
APPLYING FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
The Beloit Convention and Visitors Bureau Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is excited to launch the Tourism Development Grant this year. The organization will accept grant applications for costs related to the development of attractions, amenities, and interactive experiences, as well as high impact traveling exhibitions and certain types of signage in the greater Beloit region. All projects must be likely to generate overnight hotel stays or enhance the visitor experience.
The Tourism Development Grant replaces the former Joint Effort in Tourism Grant. In 2024, there is $15,000 budgeted for this grant program. Grants submitted by March 15, 2024 will be reviewed on March 26, 2024 and grants submitted by September 13, 2024 will be reviewed on September 24, 2024.
Click here for the Tourism Development Grant program guidelines.
Applications
Tourism Development Grant – Capital Projects
Tourism Development Grant – Special Programs [Temporary exhibits or events]
Tourism Development Grant – Special Programs [Wayfinding and/or trail signage]
Questions? Contact Visit Beloit at info@visitbeloit.com.
