Indiana Dunes Tourism is the official destination marketing, planning and development organization for the Indiana Dunes Area/Porter County, Indiana. The grants can be used for developing and enhancing attractions, as well as advertising, printing and promotional expenses that bring visitors to the area and encourage overnight stays. The funds can also be used to develop brochures, websites and other tools that promote visitation.
Over $22,500 in grants will be awarded to groups planning to bring visitors into the Indiana Dunes Area (Porter County) by building new attractions or by organizing festivals, events, meetings, conventions or sports tournaments during 2022.
Recipients include:
Art Barn School of Art,
City of Valparaiso,
Taking Care of Presley EP Fan Club,
Le Tour de Shore LLC,
Lightning Bug Music Festival, Inc.,
Lutheran Music Program,
Northwest Indiana, Junior Golf Association NIJGA,
Duneland Economic Development Company,
Athletx Sports Group/Pastime Tournaments and
Porter County Sheriff’s Office.
Organizations interested in learning more about Indiana Dunes Tourism and its many opportunities should visit indianadunes.com or call 219- 926-2255. Information for the 2023 grant program will be available later this