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Montana Department of Commerce, Special Events Grants Now Available
September 24, 2010 Application Deadline
(HELENA) – The Montana Department of Commerce is inviting Montana communities, organizations and tribal governments sponsoring or planning annual ongoing events to apply for $80,000 in state tourism grant funds available from the Montana Department of Commerce, Office of Tourism Special Events Grant Program (SEGP). The SEGP application deadline is September 24, 2010.
"Montana’s spectacular setting and distinctive communities attract ten million visitors annually. The Special Events Grants provide the opportunity to showcase our notable hospitality and unique character that inspire our visitors to return time and time again,” said Anthony Preite, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.
Any Montana event is eligible to apply and the funds must be used to advertise and promote the event to target markets outside a 100-mile radius of the event site. Grants will be awarded based on a 3-tier approach that ranks communities according to population. The grants are designed to be matching funds for non-profit organizations involved in developing new annual events as well as enhancing existing community-based tourism festivals and events.
"Providing quality, memorable events helps enrich our visitors’ experiences. Not only do they bring people to our downtowns and main streets, but they also build civic pride while serving as important economic drivers for our communities,” said Preite.
The SEGP funds are provided by a 4% state tourism lodging tax which is assessed on the lodging price of all accommodations across Montana, including campgrounds. Tourism and recreation is one of Montana's largest industries. In 2009, 10 million people visited Montana spending over $2 billion during their stay. Over 25,000 jobs are directly and indirectly supported by nonresident travel, resulting in over $660 million in total personal and proprietors’ income for Montana residents.
For more information about the SEGP, or to request an application, contact Carol Crockett at the Montana Office of Tourism, 406-841-2796, ccrockett@mt.gov. SEGP application materials can be downloaded from the Montana Office of Tourism’s Intranet site: www.travelmontana.mt.gov/forms.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline: Open
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (http://www.baseballtomorrowfund.com/) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball around the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, uniforms, and equipment. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs.The Baseball Tomorrow Fund supports projects that meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women.
Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to apply for Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants. Applicants are invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. Selected applicants are invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.
Visit the Baseball Tomorrow Fund Web site for complete application instructions, deadlines, evaluation criteria, and restrictions.
RFP Link:http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10004330/baseballtomorrowfund
For additional RFPs in Athletics/Sports, visit:http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_athletics.jhtml
