Funding Categories are as follows:
Category I – Considered an Elite Event that generates at least 50,000 “unique” paid, credentialed and/or otherwise documented attendees or over 15,000 room nights in Pinellas County with maximum funding eligibility up to $150,000. Category 1 events must be hosted in Pinellas County with broadcast expected or guaranteed to surpass 100,000 views.
Category II – Considered an Elite Event that generates at least 15,000 “unique” paid, credentialed and/or otherwise documented attendees or over 4,500 room nights in Pinellas County with maximum funding eligibility up to $75,000.
Category III – Considered an Elite Event or Destination Enhancement Event generates at least 10,000 “unique” paid, credentialed and/or otherwise documented attendees or over 3,000 room nights in Pinellas County with maximum funding eligibility up to $25,000.
Category IV – Considered a Destination Enhancement Event that generates at least 7,500 “unique” paid, credentialed and/or otherwise documented attendees with maximum funding eligibility up to $20,000.
Category V – Considered a Destination Enhancement Event that is a new event to Pinellas County with no local prior hotel room and/or attendance history which is required to meet Category I-IV consideration, with maximum funding eligibility up to $15,000.00.