The Special Events Grant Program aims to encourage distinctive and creative projects and 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: 03/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The City of Edwardsville has become a thriving hub of unique special events, festivals and gatherings that draw tens of thousands of visitors throughout the year. Sports, music, history, car culture, food and more: City-hosted events offer something for everyone. The grant is a reimbursement grant and not intended to cover the entire cost of an event. The program is designed to assist an organization by reimbursing event-related marketing and municipal fees incurred.
Funding Information
The maximum grant allowed is $8,000.
Grant Period
The program year is 5/1/2025 to 4/30/2026.
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 nonprofit organization marketing a free event to attract visitors to Edwardsville may apply for a Special Events Grant.
For more information, visit City of Edwardsville.
