Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau Awarded America 250-Ohio Communities Grant for Storytelling and Education Programs
The project is one of 57 community-based projects chosen as part of the America 250-Ohio Commission’s third and final round of grants
In the lead up to America’s 250th anniversary, Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau received a grant from the America 250-Ohio Commission for its upcoming project titled “Clermont County Historical Passport.” This project is a collaborative effort of 15 Clermont County historical museums who have worked collectively to promote countywide historical assets. The goal is to encourage visitors, students, adults, and families, to learn about the rich history of Clermont County. The passport will be designed to enhance the understanding of Clermont County history through experiential learning on sites where history occurred.
In total, grants of up to $5,000 each to 57 organizations across the state of Ohio, for a total of $278,834. These grants are dedicated to funding programs and initiatives commemorating Ohio’s important contribution to American history. The grants are administered by Ohio Humanities.
In order to qualify for the grants, applicants needed to either be designated an official “America 250-Ohio Community,” and/or have a letter of support from that local government entity. These community-focused grants are aimed at helping local communities plan, organize and implement a program or event that aligns with America 250-Ohio initiatives in two broad categories: Storytelling and Education (Next Generation Citizens).
“On behalf of the America 250-Ohio Commission, we congratulate the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau on this grant award for their rich contributions to Ohio’s history and significance in our nation,” said Doug Preisse, co-chair of the America 250-Ohio Commission. “This new round of grants will help Clermont County to discover new and exciting ways to celebrate our state’s role within the founding of our country.”
About Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing and sales organization, whose mission is to strengthen the community by generating economic growth and vitality through tourism, overnight stays and encouraging visitor spending in the local tourism economy.
In 2026, the United States will celebrate its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state has been encouraged to create a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary to reflect the unique character and contributions of each state to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM250-OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the AM250-OH Commission is to “…to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation’s past, present, and future.” — Ohio Revised Code (149.309). More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.
Ohio Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that shares stories to spark conversations and inspire ideas by hosting programs and awarding grants that support storytellers statewide, from museums to journalists to documentary filmmakers. For more information, please visit our website at OhioHumanities.org.
