Grants to encourage Community and Business Engagement in Minnesota - fundsforNGOs

The Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA) is now accepting applications for the Start-Up Event Grant, which funds new events, fresh ideas, and exciting programs that will encourage community and business engagement in downtown Rochester.

Donor Name: Rochester Downtown Alliance (RDA)

State: Minnesota

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement

Deadline: 12/08/2023

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: 1 Year

Details:

Priorities

The Start-Up Event Grant plays an important role in inspiring events that help meet the needs of downtown in any given year. In 2024, they are especially looking for applications that:

Interest in partnering with RDA in event execution
Engage/support current businesses by increasing downtown foot traffic and driving commerce
Activations of the Peace Plaza and the Chateau Theatre (RDA can help negotiate venue costs)
Events anticipating large attendance with high community impact.
Take place on evenings and weekends.
Events kept free and open to the public.
Winter events November 2024- February 2025

Funding Information

The 2023 Start-Up Event Grant fund is jointly funded by RDA and Destination Medical Center (DMC).

Awards can be up to $5,000
- Administrative overhead should be minimal
- Funds can be used for catering and vendors but may not be used for direct food, beverage, or alcohol purchase
- Funds may not be used to purchase permanent (depreciable) assets (tools, laptops, cameras, etc.), or for political or religious event, activities, or programs
This is a reimbursement-based grant award. If you receive funding, organizers will need to submit the following items post-event:
- All receipts and invoice
- The final budget
- A completed event recap forms (includes attendance, photos, and event summary
- A completed W9