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The HCTDA Partnership Funding program is on a Fiscal year basis from July 1 – June 30. Programs, festivals, or special events should have a history of, or the potential for attracting out-of-county visitors, either as participants or spectators and generating room nights in Haywood County accommodations.

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2022-2023
Grant Timeline

February 8, 2022
For anyone new that is interested in submitting applications, you must attend the Zoom workshop in order for your application to be considered for funding.
Partnership Funding Workshop: Tuesday, February 8th, 2022 10:00am Zoom

Thursday, March 31st, 2022
5:00pm deadline for 1% and 3% Applications to be submitted to the HCTDA. Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered for funding.

April 4th – 27th, 2022
1% Subcommittees will meet to review the 1% applications and make recommendations for funding. Recommendations will go to the HCTDA Board for consideration and approval on May 25th, 2022.

Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
HCTDA Finance Committee will meet to review the 3% applications and make recommendations for funding. Recommendations will go to the HCTDA Board for consideration at the May board meeting.

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
Letters will be sent out to grant recipients confirming funding awards.

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2022-2023
1% Grant Forms

Sponsorship
This grant category is for SPONSORSHIP of an event or project that have the potential to increase overnight visitation to Haywood County. An example of this would be a running event, festival, or series of events. Another example would be short-term enhancements to an area for fall or winter decorations. The grant would be used for marketing this specific event or project, enhancing the experience or visualization of event or project.

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1% Sponsorship Grant Guidelines
1% Sponsorship Grant Application

Advertising & Promotion
This grant category is for MARKETING campaigns related to destination advertising and
promotion. An example of this is creating a series of print or digital ads to promote the destination seasonally. Primary benefit of campaign must be to enhance and impact your community and Haywood County.

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1% Advertising & Promotion Grant Guidelines
1% Advertising Promotion Grant Application

Tourism Related
This grant category is for CAPITAL expenditures, which enhance to tourism experience long term. An example of a capital expenditure is building a new park, shelter or park bench. This grant could also be a new art installation or mural. Grant matching is another option, assisting with planning projects for capital improvements. This grant category is not meant for event sponsorships or promotion-based advertising.

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1% Tourism Related Grant Guidelines
1% Tourism Related Grant Application

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2022-2023
3% Grant Forms

Sponsorship
This grant category is for SPONSORSHIP of an event or project that have the potential to increase overnight visitation to Haywood County. An example of this would be a running event, festival, or series of events. Another example would be short-term enhancements to an area for fall or winter decorations. The grant would be used for marketing this specific event or project, enhancing the experience or visualization of event or project.

3% Sponsorship Grant Guidelines
3% Sponsorship Grant Application

Tourism Related
This grant category is for CAPITAL expenditures, which enhance to tourism experience long term. An example of a capital expenditure is building a new park, shelter or park bench. This grant could also be a new art instillation or mural. Grant matching is another option, assisting with planning projects for capital improvements. This grant category is not meant for event sponsorships or promotion-based advertising.

3% Tourism Related Grant Guidelines
3% Tourism Related Grant Application

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2022-2023
Request For Payment Form

1% Request For Payment Form
3% Request For Payment Form

2022-2023
Final Evaluation Form

1% Final Grant Evaluation Report
3% Final Grant Evaluation Report

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2021-2022
1% Grant Forms

Sponsorship

1% Sponsorship Grant Guidelines
1% Sponsorship Grant Application

Advertising & Promotion
1% Advertising & Promotion Grant Guidelines
1% Advertising Promotion Grant Application

Tourism Related
1% Tourism Related Grant Guidelines
1% Tourism Related Grant Application

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2021-2022
3% Grant Forms

Sponsorship
3% Sponsorship Grant Guidelines
3% Sponsorship Grant Application

Tourism Related
3% Tourism Related Grant Guidelines
3% Tourism Related Grant Application

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2021/2022 Post Approval Required Forms

1% Request For Payment Form
1% Final Grant Evaluation Report

3% Request For Payment Form
3% Final Grant Evaluation Report

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