Several events in Franklin County, like the Franklin County Youth Center fall festival, received extra funds from a microgrant program, according to The Franklin News Post.

The microgran program is designed to increase the local tourism industry and attract new visitors. Hopefully the boost will encourage more hospitatlity-related investments that will improve the quality of living for all county residents.

This is good news for homeowners because as the tourism industry gets a boost, the additional tax money from visitors will help lessen the burden of residents.

"Almost $30,000 in microgrants were awarded by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

The program is primarily for non-profit organizations, and the grants are used for projects that promote tourism.

The money has already been set aside in this year's budget in the tourism enterprise fund.

Funding for the program is raised through the occupancy or 'lodging' tax, which applies to motels and bed and breakfasts in the county.

Requests for funding totaled more than $45,000, but staff recommended to the board that $28,775 be approved."

Read the original story, including a list of organizations and events that will receive money.