Tourism Promotion Grant 26/27 Application

Tourism Promotion Grant Application

The Tourism Promotion Grant Program is designed to enhance tourism through innovative promotion and development of tourism-related events, activities, and experiences. Please review the grant guidelines prior to completing your application.
1. Organization Name:*
2. Organization Tax Designation:*

For-ProfitNon-Profit
3. Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
4. Contact Person:*

First NameLast Name
5. Contact Email Address:*
6. Contact Phone Number:*
7. Name of Event/Project:*
8. Date(s) of Event/Project:*
9. Zip Code(s) for Event/Project:*
10. Event/Project Location:*
11. Website (if applicable):
12a. Total Project Cost:*
12b. Total Grant Request:*
I am applying for funds for:*

AdvertisingEvent Production
14. Provide an overview of the event/project. This is your opportunity to sell us on your idea. (150 words or less)*

0/150
15. Demonstrate how the event/project has a close relationship to both the goals of the Destination Master Plan and the Visit Haywood brand. (150 words or less)*

0/150
16. Describe how the event/project will attract new and increased overnight visitation and potential for economic impact, including its ability to generate revenue, create jobs, and boost local businesses. (150 words or less)*
17. Demonstrate how this project/event will have an economic impact (beyond one singular business) and explain the community support or involvement. (150 words or less)*
18. Is this a multi-day event/project?*

YesNo
If yes, how many days?
19. Does the event/project take place during the off-peak time (November - April)?*

YesNo
20. Does the event/project take place mid-week?*

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

YesNo
22. Is your event/project a fundraiser?*

YesNo
If yes, which Haywood County organization(s) will receive the donated funds?*
Project Budget
All applicants must provide a detailed budget that includes all revenues and expenses, regardless of whether they are covered by grant funding or not. Please download the budget form listed on our website and submit as an attachment. Note that non-profit organzations must match $0.50 for every $1 received, and for-profit organizations must match $1 for every $1 received.
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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 Documentation
Applicants should submit additional documentation, as applicable for their project/event. Examples of additional documentation include letters of support, sponsorship forms, and letter of intent for fundraisers.
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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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Tourism Promotion Grant Application

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