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Canon City Colorado - 2024 Community Event Funding 05 January 2024 ( news )
Canon City , state Colorado ( By Press Release office)
Jan 05,2024
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The Fremont County Tourism Council is accepting applications for 2024 Community Event Funding!
The Fremont County Tourism Council ( FCTC ) serves as the region’s statutory destination marketing organization ( DMO ) . The FCTC is charged with investing revenue collected through a 2% Lodging Tax to promote and market the region as a destination for tourism , outdoor recreation , and leisure travel . Because lodging tax is collected by area hotels , motels , campgrounds and other lodging facilities , a primary objective of the FCTC and this program is to increase paid , overnight lodging .
GUIDELINES & QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for funding , please complete this application in its entirety . One supplemental page supporting the application may be added , if desired . Funding will be determined solely on the merits of this application; no presentations will be required . Funding is available only to organizations located in , and for events occurring in Fremont County .
CONSIDERATIONS
Funding will be awarded only for events/projects where applicants can demonstrate a high likelihood or demonstrated history of attracting overnight guests from outside of Fremont County to lodging facilities in Fremont County . Additional consideration will be given to organizations that demonstrate a marketing/advertising plan with high potential of reaching potential visitors from out of the region , encouraging overnight stays .
Applicants should submit completed application materials as a single PDF document to the FCTC by email to funding@royalgorgetravel . com with the subject line “Community Funding Application” by
February 15 , 2024
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It is possible that not all events/projects will be funded . Requests shall be evaluated , and funding granted or declined no later than March 15 , 2024 . All funding determinations made by the FCTC are final .
Download Application here:
https://royalgorgeregion . com/fremont - county - tourism - council/
For more information or questions please contact DestinationiQ ( formerly VistaWorks ) , at 1 - 800 - 341 - 5944 or e - mail: funding@royalgorgeregion . com
2024 Project Funding Application
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