Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Applications Open
Annual Cycle Supports Events Promoting Culture, Community and Tourism from May 2026 to April 2027
Post Date:12/08/2025 10:32 AM
Kansas City is excited to announce that applications for the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund (NTDF) are now open for the 2026–2027 Annual Grant Cycle. This cycle awards funding for events located in Kansas City taking place May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The application period opens Monday, December 8, 2025, at 8:00 AM and closes Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
The NTDF program promotes Kansas City’s neighborhoods through cultural, social, ethnic, historic, educational, and recreational activities while positioning Kansas City as a premier convention, visitor, and tourist destination.
“The NTDF program helps neighborhoods showcase their unique character and bring people together,” said Forest Decker, Director of Neighborhood Services. “We’re proud to support events that celebrate Kansas City and attract visitors to our community.”
Eligible projects must be open to Kansas City, Missouri, residents and attract visitors from outside the city limits. Examples include:
Festivals
Rodeos
Sports tournaments
Concerts
Movies in the park
Home tours
Arts Exhibits and Performances
Parades
Races and runs
Applicant Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a not-for-profit neighborhood organization incorporated in the State of Missouri with a physical address located within Kansas City limits
Be in good standing with the State of Missouri and the City of Kansas City, Missouri
Demonstrate encouragement of broad-based citizen input and participation
Neighborhood Services is hostingLunch and Learn sessions to assist applicants with the application process and answer questions.
