The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) is currently accepting applications for its 2022 Special Events Grants Program.
Donor Name: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA)
State: Pennsylvania
County: Erie County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Details:
Purpose
Special events promote a sense of community and inclusiveness and often generate an influx of dollars from outside Erie County resulting in local economic growth and improved quality of place for Erie residents. In turn, events increase their ability to attract and retain a skilled workforce, spur investments from the private sector, stabilize land and housing prices, and increase civic pride. As part of a strategy to strengthen the economy, ECGRA Special Events Grants fund up to 5% of the cost of events that take place within Erie County, are open to the general public, and promote the region economically and culturally.
Impact Area: Quality of Place
To promote well-being, foster civic pride, drive tourism, and attract, retain, and mobilize creative talent and innovative businesses through cultural, heritage, service, and recreational organizations and projects.
Funding Information
The maximum grant available under the Special Events Grant Program is $20,000.
Eligible Uses of Grant Funds
- Marketing, promotion, advertising
- Facility expense
- Event insurance
- Equipment and supplies
- Contracted and professional services
Eligibility Criteria
- An applicant is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3), a municipal authority, or a municipality.
- Applicant’s headquarters and event are located and take place within Erie County.
- The applicant is in good standing with the IRS and state and local taxing bodies.
- The applicant is in good standing with ECGRA’s reporting requirements to date.
- The applicant is current on payment of any mandated workers’ compensation.
- The applicant is current on payment of unemployment or other required insurances.
- Applicant’s event is open to the general public.
For more information, visit Special Events Grants.
