Community Engagement
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Experience Kissimmee is Invested in our Community
We love our destination and are excited to share the Kissimmee story around the world.
While visitors get to call this sunny place home for just a few days or weeks, we’re proud to live in Central Florida all year long. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping our local community grow and flourish. So, what’s the best way to keep our home beautiful and inspire visitors to return year after year? By investing in our community through impactful efforts and initiatives, of course!
Tourism Enhancement Grants Program
The Tourism Enhancement Grants Program application period for 2026-2027 is now closed.
Kissimmee Cares Charitable Support Program
The Kissimmee Cares Charitable Support Program application period for 2026-2027 is now closed.
Grants
Supporting ideas and events that strengthen the destination
Explore funding opportunities that help events, projects, and initiatives create lasting impact across Osceola County.
Kissimmee Cares
Giving back to the destination’s community
Learn how Experience Kissimmee and local partners support nonprofits and community-focused initiatives through charitable giving and outreach.
Community Events
The moments that bring people together
Discover sponsored events, local festivals, and community gatherings happening across Osceola County year-round.
Destination Stewardship
Helping the destination grow thoughtfully
See how Experience Kissimmee supports accessibility, sustainability, safety, and long-term community impact across the destination.
Community Impact
| $497K+ | Event Grants |
| $1.4M+ | Community Support |
| 170K+ | Trees Planted since May 2023 |
| 40,700+ | Jobs Supported |
| $10.6B | Economic Impact |
A Vision for What Comes Next
Building a long-term approach to community engagement and destination stewardship.
Destination Stewardship is a long-term commitment to the future of Osceola County. Experience Kissimmee is developing a comprehensive Community Engagement and Destination Stewardship Plan designed to help guide how the organization supports residents, partners, visitors, and the destination itself in the years ahead. From accessibility and sustainability to community partnerships and economic impact, this work is focused on creating a stronger, more connected future for Kissimmee. Explore our mission and vision to see how these efforts are helping shape what comes next.
Why Community Engagement Matters
Strong destinations are built alongside the people who know them best.
Community engagement helps ensure tourism not only supports visitation but also the people and places that that make Osceola County unique. From cultural celebrations and local events to accessibility efforts and nonprofit partnerships, these initiatives help strengthen community pride while creating experiences that feel more connected and authentic for visitors. The impact is both economic and personal: supporting local businesses, generating opportunity, and helping residents feel invested in the future of the destination.
Sponsored Events
Get Involved
Big community impact starts with people willing to be part of it.
Destination Stewardship works best when it’s shaped through collaboration, shared ideas, and community participation. Whether you’re interested in partnerships, community initiatives, accessibility efforts, sustainability programs, or simply sharing feedback, there are plenty of ways to support the future of Osceola County. Reach out directly to the Destination Stewardship team to learn more about how to get involved.