Legacy Event Sponsorship 26/27 Application

Legacy Event Sponsorship Application

The Legacy Event Sponsorship program aims to ensure that Haywood County's valued events continue to thrive, captivate audiences, and generate lasting economic and cultural impact. Please review the grant guidelines prior to completing your application.
1. Organization Name:*
2. Name of Event/Project:*
3. Date(s) of Event/Project:*
4. Website Link (if applicable):
5. Zip Code(s) for Event/Project*
6. Event/Project Location:*
7. Organization Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
8. Contact Person:*

First NameLast Name
9. Telephone Number:*
10. E-mail Address:*
11a. Total Project Cost:*
11b. Total Grant Request:*
12. This event/project has been held in Haywood County for at least 10 consecutive years.*

YesNo
If no, explain:
13. This event/project has had at least 1,000 attendees per event, with at least 25% of attendees coming from outside Haywood County.*

YesNo
If yes, explain data source:
14. This event/project will be open to the public.*

YesNo
15. This event/project takes place entirely within Haywood County.*

YesNo
If no, explain:
16. How does this event/project promote Haywood County as a visitor destination to a wider audience than our local market through the Visit Haywood brand? (in 150 words or less) *

0/150
17. Explain the potential impact of this event/project on lodging occupancy, tax generation, and direct spending through increased travel and tourism activity within Haywood County. (in 150 words or less)*

0/150
18. Does this year's event/project showcase innovation, enhancements, or new features over previous years? (in 150 words or less)*

0/150
19. Describe the overall benefit that this event/project provides to the Haywood County community, including demonstrated partnerships with local businesses or organizations. (in 150 words or less)*

0/150
20. If your event/project will require a road closure permit, have you received pre-approval from local government?*

YesNo
Event/Project Budget
All applicants must provide a detailed budget that includes all revenues and expenses. Please download the budget form listed on our website and submit as an attachment. The requested sponsorship amount must be no more than 25% of the total event budget.
Upload your project budget:*

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Marketing Plan
A marketing plan is a strategic guide that helps map out advertising and promotional strategies to connect with the intended audience and attract visitors to Haywood County. The applicant must fill out the marketing plan template, available on the HCTDA website, in its entirety.
Upload your Marketing Plan:*

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Additional Documents
Applicants should submit additional documentation, as applicable for their project/event. Examples of additional documentation include letters of support and sponsorship forms.
Upload your additional documents:

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Please sign below the following statements, acknowledging that you understand and agree to them and all contained within the application:

Indemnity: Grantee agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless HCTDA, its officers, directors, affiliates, employees, volunteers, and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents, in applying for or accepting the grant, in expending or applying Grant funds or in carrying out the festival/event as set forth in the proposal.
Sole Discretion: All elements of the HCTDA Tourism Grant Program are managed at the sole discretion of the HCTDA Board of Directors, including the application review process and all subsequent funding decisions.
Terms of Agreement: I hereby acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the terms of the agreement.
Completed Application:I hereby acknowledge that I have completed this application in good faith, confidence, and counsel, and have done so in full compliance with the law. I have made no attempt to falsify or misconstrue facts or data anywhere in this application.
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Legacy Event Sponsorship Application

Event/Project Budget

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Additional Documents

Please sign below the following statements, acknowledging that you understand and agree to them and all contained within the application: