The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority is seeking applications for its Festival & Cultural Event Support Fund.
Donor Name: Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority
State: North Carolina
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Festival & Cultural Event Support Fund was launched in 2016 by the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (BCTDA) and is designed to provide financial support for events that both serve the residents of Buncombe County and the visitors that travel to the Asheville area for the sense of authenticity and welcoming spirit Asheville exudes.
The primary purposes of this fund are to:
- Support and preserve cultural identity within Buncombe County;
- Stimulate the creation of new or expansion of existing festivals and cultural events; and
- Contribute to the financial viability and long-term sustainability of the area’s festivals and cultural events.
The Festival & Cultural Event Support Fund uses a competitive application process. The number of grant awards is limited by available funds, which will vary from year to year and does not have to be fully appropriated.
Funding Information
- Festival & Cultural Event Support Fund awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000. The award amount will not exceed 50% of the total projected expenses.
- Event must occur between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant Eligibility:
- Must be a federally recognized non-profit organization based in Buncombe County
- If the applying organization is not a non-profit organization, the applicant may use a fiscal agent for their application. The fiscal agent must meet all applicant eligibility criteria.
- Organizational mission must be to conduct programs that benefit Buncombe County residents and visitors and have the potential to enhance the culture and vitality of Buncombe County
Event Eligibility:
- Event must take place within Buncombe County
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Event & Audience Fit
- Anticipated number of attendees (residents, regional, visitors)
- Alignment with at least one BCTDA Strategic Pillar
- Community interest
- Marketing Power
- Details as to how event will be promoted (advertising, promotional partners, website, social media campaign, earned media potential)
- Event Viability & Community Support
- Proven track record of successful event production and execution
- Proof of other funding sources (tickets, sponsorships, grants, organizational)
- Use of grant funds
- Demonstrated support from the local community, local businesses, public-sector partners
For more information, visit BCTDA.
