The Village of Ruidoso Lodgers Tax Committee accepts applications from local organizations for financial support of events that bring visitors to the region. These public funds will be administered according to NM State Law and Village Ordinances.  

1. Please review the Village of Ruidoso Lodgers’ Tax Funding Process and Allowable
Expenses webpage for complete instructions.

2. Submit application and funding request by May 1, 2025 for events between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

3. All events will be required to provide an outline of a marketing plan at the time of award contract signing. If the funding requests exceed $5,000, a comprehensive marketing plan will be required for review by the Village of Ruidoso.

4. Applicants must provide proof of attendance numbers for past events. Hand counts will not be accepted.

•  IRS Form W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. Click here to download a fillable W-9 form. The completed form can be uploaded on the next page.

1. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE ARE PUBLIC FUNDS, AND THEY ARE TO BE ADMINISTERED ACCORDING TO STATE LAW AND VILLAGE ORDINANCES.
2. I AGREE TO SUBMIT A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WITH A FINANCIAL STATEMENT WITHIN NINETY (90) DAYS FOLLOWING THE EVENT, OR THE FUNDS CAN BE FORFEITED.
3. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION CONSTITUTES A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO AND THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE FUNDS SHOULD THE FUNDS BE APPROVED BY THE LODGERS’ TAX COMMITTEE AND THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO GOVERNING BODY.
4. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT APPROVED FUNDING AMOUNTS MAY DIFFER FROM THE AMOUNT REQUESTED IN THE APPLICATION.