The City of Edwardsville is seeking applications for its Special Events Grant Program 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
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $8,000
Details:
The grant is a reimbursement grant and not designed to cover the entire cost of an event. The program is designed to assist an organization in their event by reimbursing marketing and municipal fees incurred. Priority will be given to distinctive and creative projects or events that support the goals and mission of the City of Edwardsville. Organizations are limited to one grant per year. The program year is 5/1/2023 to 4/30/2024.
Any organization marketing a project/event to attract visitors to Edwardsville may apply for Special Event Grant.
Funding Information
Maximum grant award shall not exceed $8,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a registered non-profit organization with the Illinois Secretary of State at the time of application.
- All materials and advertisements should identify, where possible, the City of Edwardsville as a sponsor of the event.
- Applicant must submit evidence of all required payments. The following are acceptable forms of proof: vendor invoices, copies of credit card receipts, copies of canceled checks, on-line bill pay transaction registers, original tear sheets of print ads, screenshots of online ads, samples of printed materials, or statements of other acceptable evidence of payments. No advance payments are authorized.
- All receipts, project budget recap, and ancillary supporting documentation must be submitted within 90 days from last day of event.
- All invoices for charges for services must be paid prior to grant reimbursement. City charges may include, but are not limited to, public safety, public works, parks personnel and equipment.
- This grant is 100% reimbursement post-event completion.
For more information, visit City of Edwardsville.
