Please read the following carefully:
The County may match 50% up to $3,500 for any project/event listed under "Eligible Projects".
*Project Spending - All funds must be spent on one or more of the Eligible Projects below.
*Event Spending - The funds you receive from us must go towards one of the Eligible Projects below, but the funds you match with can go towards items listed under Ineligible Projects for that same event.
If you are worried about project/event eligibility, please contact our office-(435) 381-2600.
Eligibility Requirements (Who may apply):
- Businesses-Tourism Related Businesses, such as Lodging, Restaurant, Recreation Vehicle Rentals or Tour Guides.
- Public Sector Organizations (PSO): Events, Festivals, Associations, Attractions, Recreation and Entertainment Venues.
Eligible Projects (All projects must be directed at out-of-area visitors):
- Signage
- Print - Newspaper/Flyer/Direct Mail
- Electronic - TV/Radio
- Publications - Magazines/Guides/Playbills
- Billboard, and other non-traditional
- Web/Internet/Technology-Pay Per Click, E-mail Marketing, Banner Ads, Website design & implementation (website hosting not eligible)
- Collateral - Brochures/DVDs/CDs
- Promotional Products - T-Shirts/Hats/Water Bottle/etc.
- Conventions - Marketing attendance of the convention to out-of-area visitors
Ineligible Projects:
- Administrative costs (i.e. - salaries, travel, food, beverages, lodging, gifts/awards, web hosting, memberships, or entertainment for personal and/or volunteers of organization)
- Tangible personal property (i.e - office furnishings or equipment, permanent collection of individual pieces of art, etc.)
- Interest, reduction of deficits or loans
- Scholarships, endowments or cash awards of any description
- Direct funding to acquire, construct, extend or maintain a facility
- Activities or materials which violate State or Federal laws
- Projects already in progress
Application Review Process:
- Staff reviews applications for compatibility with the Grant Guidelines.
- Travel Board Members will review the qualified applications and make recommendations to the Commission.
- Commissioners will review applications during the following Commission Meeting and either approve/deny.
Please note:
There is no guarantee that all applicants will be awarded funds. Even though a project may qualify, limited funds may not allow all projects to receive assistance. Any and all decisions regarding final awarding of funds are at the discretion of the Emery County Commission and are final. The Emery County Commission, Emery County Travel Board and the Emery County Travel Bureau (ECTB) reserve the right to adjust finding parameters in accordance with the number of proposals received and available funds. Greater consideration will be given to projects that demonstrate the highest potential for economic impact from out-of-county visitors.
Guidelines for using the ECTB Logo:
All projects must utilize the county brand and have a call-to-action. All press releases pertaining to Grant projects must also include the Emery County tourism logo. The Grant Marketing Match Program is intended not only to market your project/event but also to extend the brand of the county. It's important that we all work together to make certain that the Emery County tourism brand and logo are effectively used in all marketing materials. Please submit final drafts of all projects/event materials via email to Tina Carter (TinaC@emery.utah.gov) for approval prior to print, distribution, public release, publication, etc. Please allow a minimum of five (5) business days for approval. The ECTB reserves the right to use grant partner ads in it's marketing materials.
As a part of the logo approval process, the Emery County Commission, Emery County Travel Board and Emery County Travel Bureau (ECTB) reserve the right to deny co-op funding and the use of the Emery County tourism logo on marketing materials that may include inappropriate content, or content that may portray the County, Utah or Utahns in a negative way. The denied co-op funds and matching funds may be reallocated to other approved projects/events included in an application for increased out-of-county exposure. Should this not be feasible or acceptable, the ECTB will reduce funding for the project accordingly.
Billboards-Billboards must display the official Emery County tourism logo at a size that is clearly readable to the passing motorist. Applicants must also specify the location and dates of billboard display.
Partner Logos-Logos of applicants and partners (including private businesses) must be declared in the application and approved by the ECTB. Logos representing alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and/or sexually oriented products and services will not be permitted with the Emery County tourism logo.
Print and Publications-All print ads must contain the Emery County tourism logo. Generally, the size of the Emery County tourism logo should be commensurate with the size of the applicant's logo but not less than 1.25" in length. Applicants must specify the newspaper/publication name, size of ad, market reach and anticipated issue dates.
TV Ads/DVDs/CDs-The products must display the official Emery County tourism logo for a minimum of five seconds, typically at the end of the ad. The logo and credit line must be clearly legible and prominently displayed. Applicants must include market reach and frequency. Generally, the size of the Emery County tourism logo should be commensurate with the size of the Partner's logo. DVDs and CDs should also include an official Emery County tourism logo on the cover and label.
Radio Ads-Radio ads must contain the credit line "produced in the cooperation with the Emery County Travel Bureau". The credit line should take 3-5 seconds to pronounce and must be clear and easy for the listener to hear. Applicants must include market reach and frequency.
Booths-Booths purchased or constructed as a portion of the application must display the official Emery County tourism logo for a minimum of one year. The Emery County tourism logo should be located in the top 1/3 of the booth and must be clearly legible to those walking down the aisle past the booth. Realizing that booths come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, the ECTB reserves the right to approve the use of the logo on a case-by-case basis.
Websites-Websites created or revised using co-op funds must contain the official Emery County tourism logo prominently displayed in a place the web visitor will likely view (homepage ) for a minimum of one year. The Emery County tourism logo should link to the www.sanrafaelcountry.com website.
Payment and Reporting:
If an application is approved, it must be signed by the responsible party before payment process can begin.
All applicants must submit a Final Report and all project related invoices within 90 days of project/event completion. Applicants who have failed to submit their final report within the 90 day period following project/event completion are not eligible to apply in the next two funding years.
In the event that an applicant cannot complete their project/event as approved, the applicant is required to notify ECTB staff immediately and submit proposed changes/modifications in writing as soon as possible.
Final Report link will be available online at www.sanrafaelcountry.com under Tourism Dept. tab.