Applications are now open for the Aiken County State Marketing Atax Grant to promote tourism in Aiken County.
Donor Name: Aiken County Government
State: South Carolina
County: Aiken County (SC)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/25/2022
Grant Size: $9,000
Details:
County Marketing Grants are funded through Accommodations Tax revenues collected in unincorporated Aiken County. These funds may be used for tourism related events and programs in Aiken County, with a priority of funding projects in those areas where A-Tax funds are collected.
The County Marketing program is a competitive grants program that provides A-Tax funds to eligible organizations.
- Maximize the Amount of County Marketing Funds
- A-Tax funds will be distributed after your program or event. The Marketing Grant is a reimbursement.
- Applicants should provide 50% match in cash for their project.
- Eligible expenditures are restricted to Advertising/Marketing/Promotions. These expenditures must be used in manner to attract tourists to your event, program or tourist attraction.
- Strengthen Measures to ensure that Organizations are Held Responsible for Spending County A-Tax Funds –Statement of assurances is included within these guidelines.
Funding Information
Budget Narrative/Justification – Please include a detailed description for each category included in the budget. A brief example is below:
- Marketing/Advertising – $5,000 for 6 billboards located in Charleston, Greenville, Myrtle Beach and Rock Hill. $1,000 for TV ads on WAAB $2,500 radio ads on Clear Channel Boston (Example)
- Security/Emergency Services: $100 fire marshal, $300 RC Sheriff’s Deputies
- Entertainment: $9,000 for 3 bands (not eligible for grant funds, but please include in your budget details)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organizations must have been in existence for at least one (1) year prior to requesting fund.
- Applicants must provide proof of their non-profit status. The letter of exemption, including the Federal ID # from the IRS must accompany your proposal or written proof of non-profit status as registered with the SC Secretary of State.
- Aiken County will not award A-Tax funds to individuals, fraternal organizations, religious organizations, or organizations that support and/or endorse political campaigns.
For more information, visit Aiken County Government.
