FRANKLIN COUNTY DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING PROGRAM (DDMP)

DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING PROGRAM (DDMP), the County provides grants to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and businesses to undertake or support projects and activities that increase recreational, tourism or cultural visits to the county or that enhance the visitor’s experience. The fund is capitalized by Franklin County occupancy tax revenue. The goals for the program are as follows:  Increase the number of products, experiences, and services available for visitors and residents, particularly those that are hospitality and tourism-related;  Build awareness of products/amenities in Franklin County;  Enhance the quality of experiences and events available for visitors and residents;  Grow the number of visits, length of stay and spending by visitors;  Strengthen tourism-related businesses and organizations; and  Keep Franklin County competitive with other destinations. Grant funds are available to for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipalities in Franklin County for projects that will have direct impacts to the county’s tourism industry.