Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement Grant supports and enhances Alachua County as a culturally interesting and vibrant destination.
Donor Name: Alachua County Visitors & Convention Bureau
State: Florida
County: Alachua County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/12/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners has allocated a portion of the Tourist Development Tax revenue to aid in the operations and promotions of arts, cultural, and nature events that have, as one of their main purposes, the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the event to tourists.
Funding Information
- The maximum request amount for an Educational Agency is $50,000.00 regardless of the number of program applications submitted. Educational Agencies that submit multiple applications are subject to the total award amount of $50,000.00.
- For applicants whose primary organizational purpose or mission is not to attract audience members, a separate event statement with direct expenses and revenues for the program is required. Funding request amounts will be based on that figure rather than the organizational budget.
- A minimum of 25% of the award must be spent on out-of-county marketing. Out-of-county marketing is defined as advertising, promotion, direct sales, publicity and sales activities that take place and are directly targeted to persons and groups who live outside the boundaries of Alachua County. To qualify for reimbursement, the marketing must reach at least 51% of the listeners/readers/viewers from beyond the Alachua County borders.
- All funds are available on a reimbursement basis only. Proof of payment and proof of performance is required to process invoices. Proof of payment is copies of paid invoices, cancelled checks, credit card or bank statements. Proof of performance is advertising tear sheets, printed samples, or other backup information. Proof of payment and proof of performance must accompany all requests for funds.
- Invoices for events should be submitted within 60 days of the conclusion of the event. Invoices for ongoing programs should be submitted quarterly. Inclusion in application materials or budget does not constitute approval of an expense request or agreement to pay. Non-allowable activities and items will not be reimbursed even if they are referenced in an application or budget.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the following at the time of application.
- Be a legally established arts, nature or culture organization.
- The operations, events and activities must be within the boundaries of Alachua County.
- The proposed event has as one of its main purposes the attraction of tourists as evidenced by the promotion of the event to tourists.
- Have documented IRS non-profit, tax-exempt status. A copy of Active Status from Sunbiz.org must be attached to the application.
- Institutions of higher education are eligible to apply for arts, nature or culture programs and events, within the request limit.
- Applications will not be accepted from organizations who have applied for Tourist Development funding through the Gainesville Sports Commission, Sponsorships, Local Sports Destination Enhancement Grants and Conference Grants in the same year.
- Applications will not be accepted for organizations to re-grant or provide funding to individuals or other organizations.
- Government entities are not eligible to apply for Nature and Culture Destination Enhancement grants.
For more information, visit Alachua County.
