The City of Barnwell is accepting applications from organizations and entities to host events between October 1 to September 30 that will improve tourism opportunities within the City.
Donor Name: City of Barnwell
State: South Carolina
City: Barnwell
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
The purpose of the Hospitality Tax Events Grant Program is to improve the quality of life and draw more visitors to Barnwell through:
- Advertisement, marketing, and promotion of events and other tourism related development
- Attract tourism leading to dining at restaurants and other eating/drinking establishments in Barnwell
- Support and highlight the City’s historic and cultural venues, recreational facilities, and events
The City anticipates being able to support only a limited number of events and is prioritizing reoccurring or annual events.
Funding Information
Entities would be eligible for an award set by council, with a maximum award of $2,500 per grant cycle.
Eligible Expenses
- Expenses must be directly in support of one of the six (6) purposes of hospitality tax funding under S.C. Code 6-1-730:
- Tourism-related building, including, but not limited to: civic centers, coliseums, and aquariums and/or
- Tourism-related cultural, recreational, and historic facilities; and/or
- Beach access and re-nourishment; and/or
- Highways, roads, streets, and bridges providing access to tourist destinations; and/or
- Advertising and promotions related to the development of tourism; and/or
- Water and sewer infrastructure to serve tourism-related development
- Examples of generally eligible expenses are:
- Advertising, Marketing and Promotions
- Entertainment/Speakers/Guest Artist
- In-Kind Municipal Services/Security
- Infrastructure Improvements
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations and organized entities would be eligible to receive grant funding. To ensure eligibility, applicants will need to provide either a letter from the IRS confirming nonprofit status, confirmation of registration with the South Carolina Secretary of State’s Office as a nonprofit organization, or other documentation. Entities that are not formal non-profit organizations but serve a charitable purpose will be asked to submit a letter from its organizers detailing its purpose, structure, and other information. Grant funding will be available only for events located within Barnwell city limits.
For more information, visit City of Barnwell.
