The City of Edwardsville Special Events Grant Program has established to enhance the economic impact of special events held in the community.
Donor Name: City of Edwardsville
State: Illinois
City: Edwardsville
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 03/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The grant is a reimbursement grant and not designed to cover the entire cost of an event. The program is designed to assist an organization in their event by reimbursing marketing and municipal fees incurred. Priority will be given to distinctive and creative projects or events thatsupport the goals and mission of the City of Edwardsville.
Funding Information
Maximum grant award shall not exceed $8,000.
Grant Period
Organizations are limited to one grant per program year.
Uses of Funds
Special Events Grant funding is available for the following types of uses:
- Advertising and promotional campaigns supporting events in media such as broadcast, web, regional print, and distribution.
- Printing and distribution of promotional pieces, creative design, printing, copying, ad placement cost, and distribution of direct mail.
- Creating an Internet website promoting the event linked to the City of Edwardsville website to increase participation, attendance, and awareness of the event.
- Municipal charges for services related to the project or event including, City of Edwardsville provided public safety, public works, and parks services.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any organization marketing a project/event to attract visitors to Edwardsville may apply for Special Event Grant.
- The applicant must be a registered non-profit organization with the Illinois Secretary of State at the time of application.
- All materials and advertisements should identify, where possible, the City of Edwardsville as a
sponsor of the event. - Applicant must submit evidence of all required payments. The following are acceptable forms of proof: vendor invoices, copies of credit card receipts, copies of canceled checks, on-line bill pay transaction registers, original tear sheets of print ads, screenshots of online ads, samples of printed materials, or statements of other acceptable evidence of payments. No advance payments are authorized.
- All receipts, project budget recap, and ancillary supporting documentation must be submitted
within 90 days from the last day of the event. - All invoices for charges for services must be paid prior to grant reimbursement. City charges may include, but are not limited to, public safety, public works, parks personnel and equipment.
This grant is 100% reimbursement post event completion.
For more information, visit City of Edwardsville.
