The City of Racine and Real Racine invite interested groups to apply for funding from the Special Event Grant Fund.
Donor Name: City of Racine
State: Wisconsin
City: Racine
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/06/2023
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
The City of Racine and Real Racine established the Special Event Grant Fund to help fund events and projects that will bring in visitors from outside of the local area who are likely to stay overnight in an area hotel or motel.
The goal is to help fund new events that will bring in visitors from outside of the area who are likely to stay overnight in an area hotel or motel. The fund utilizes 10% of the total room tax collected by the City of Racine.
The grant is to be used for marketing the event or project outside of the Racine metropolitan area. This is a matching grant fund, which means that the organization must at a minimum match dollar-for-dollar the amount awarded. This can be done either “in-kind” or by cash. The “ideal” event will be a first time event, held over multiple days in the non-summer months that is likely to attract hundreds of overnight visitors from outside of the area that fill hotel rooms.
Funding Information
It is estimated that there will be approximately $20,000 available.
Criteria
The program accepts applications from non-profit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations for the marketing of events and projects that will occur within the City of Racine. They must be open to the general public, non-political in nature and be held in a venue that is ADA accessible. Conventions and exhibitions, as a component of a convention, and business meetings are not eligible for funding. Organizations that were grant recipients in the past may apply, but preference will be given to first time applicants. They are especially looking for events that will seek to promote Racine’s culture, and specifically promote the lifestyle of their residents. Elements that shape their way of life such as the history of the area, their art, architecture, religion(s), recreation, sports, or health/fitness will be considered for funding.
For more information, visit Racine Special Event Grant Fund.
