The Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund is a reimbursement grant program available to local not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of promoting Kansas City's neighborhoods through cultural, social, ethnic, historic, educational and recreational activities, while promoting our city as a premier convention, visitor and tourist center.

History

This program was established by the 85th General Assembly of the State of Missouri. Senate Bills No.295 and 312 authorized the City to submit for voter approval a convention and tourist tax. The legislation provided that not less than 10 percent of the proceeds from this increased tax would be appropriated to the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund.

Visitor statistics

The tourism and convention industry contributes $3.1 billion in direct expenditures to the area's economy annually. This includes Missouri and Kansas counties in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City receives about 20.2 million U.S. visitors annually, who each participate in 1.8 activities per trip. The city's top activities are shopping, dining, entertainment, sightseeing, cultural attractions, sports events and gaming. The Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund plays a significant role in these activities.