The mission of the funder, in this case, is not explicitly mentioned. However, based on the context, it can be inferred that the overarching goal of the Cass County Tourism Committee is to enhance tourism in Cass County. They aim to achieve this by using funds collected from Lodging Tax to support events, activities, and marketing efforts that promote the county as a destination for outdoor lovers, history buffs, and specialty shoppers, hence contributing to the local economy and community well-being.
The Cass County Tourism Capital Improvement Fund aims to boost tourism in Cass County by providing financial support to tourism-related nonprofit organizations. This annual grant program focuses on capital improvements to public and nonprofit attractions and recreational facilities to attract more visitors to the area. Funding is sourced from the Visitors Improvement Fund lodging tax and targets new structures, the preservation of existing structures, or new equipment that permanently enhances value and/or capacity at the site.