Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund Applications Open

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 hosting Lunch and Learn sessions to assist applicants with the application process and answer questions.

Dates:

• Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from Noon to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday Noon-1:30 p.m., January 6, 2026 from Noon to 1:30 p.m.