The City of Woodland Park is excited to announce the 2023 Signature Events Micro-Grant Program to support qualifying special events in the City of Woodland Park.
Donor Name: City of Woodland Park
State: Colorado
City: Woodland Park
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000
Details:
The city strives to provide fair and equitable support for events in the community. As part of this micro-grant program, they are evaluating existing in-kind and monetary support for all special events. This program is subject to change on an annual basis as needed. Award in 2023 does not guarantee award in future funding rounds.
This program is funded specifically from lodging tax, the primary purpose is to increase tourism and lodging through signature events. Signature events are events that primarily attract tourists from outside of Woodland Park, but also attract community involvement and local interest. They have the potential for economic impact, i.e. increased hotel occupancy, visitation, and restaurant sales. Signature events balance community impact and interest and City lodging/sales tax benefits.
Funding Information
The maximum amount of funding that can be requested is $5,000 per event.
Eligible Expenses
- Development of new events or features/activities at existing events
- Promotion, advertising, printing, publication and any other promotional activities such as brochures, rack cards, event flyers, online/social media promotion
- Day-of-event expenses including barricades, security, WPPD, TCSO, NETCO FD, park fees, signage, port-o-lets, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Event organizers are invited to apply for funding through this program to be used for special event support in 2023
- To be considered for funding, applicants must complete this application in its entirety by the deadline advertised
- One supplemental page supporting the application may be added if desired
- Funding will be determined solely on the merit of this application; presentations will not be required
- Funding is available only for events hosted in Woodland Park
- One (1) application may be submitted per event
- Applicants must provide a W-9
- Applicants must include City logo on promotional materials where applicable
- No funds distributed under this program shall be used for promotion of religion or in support of any political candidate or ballot issue or prospective political candidate or ballot issue
- The City has the sole discretion to award all or none of these funds.
For more information, visit City of Woodland Park.
