Leon County launches fund for major local events

Leon County has launched a tourism fund intended to attract major events to venues at Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College.

What the fund targets

The fund is focused on bringing large events to venues operated by or associated with the three Tallahassee-area institutions. Those venues include facilities at FSU, FAMU and Tallahassee State College.

Economic focus

The effort is tied to tourism and local economic activity. Major events can bring visitors to the county and direct spending toward local businesses, but the fund’s launch announcement does not establish a dollar amount, application schedule or list of events.

What comes next

The next steps will involve how Leon County administers the fund and how event organizers can seek support. Details about eligibility, funding limits, selection standards and a timetable were not established in the announcement.

The fund’s stated purpose is to make Leon County more competitive in attracting major events to local college venues. Its work will be measured through the events it supports and the process the county uses to approve assistance.