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By promoting the growth of tourism and driving a positive impact for businesses in Rolla, you may be entitled to apply to a reimbursement grant. Find out more below.
Guidelines
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Eligibility
Applicants can be a not-for-profit organization or for-profit business seeking to host a well-defined tourism-oriented event. Organizations are limited to receiving one grant per program year.
Grant Criteria
- Number of days the event is held;
- Projected number of participants;
- Projected number of hotel stays;
- Economic benefit to the Rolla community.
Expenses Covered
- Facility rental
- Equipment rental
- Marketing expenses outside the Rolla area (digital media, flyers, banners,
- posters, radio, tv, etc.)
- Entertainment or guest speaker
Grant Funding Amount
Minimum award is $250, maximum award is $2000
One-day events are only eligible for up to $1000, multiday events are eligible for up to $2000.
Expenses NOT Covered
- Items for resale
- Professional Services (including Legal, Medical, Engineering, Accounting, or Auditing)
- Prize Money
- Administrative costs
- Alcohol
Qualifying Event
A single or multiday event organized and staged by a civic organization or business that has the ability to attract visitors from 50+ miles (one-way) outside of Rolla and retain a visitor in this area for at least 3 hours.
The event must be held within 10 miles of the Rolla city limits, and cannot promote any political party or platform.
The event must be held within 10 miles of the Rolla city limits, and cannot promote any political party or platform.
Pre-event Requirements
- The organization must designate a main point of contact; this person must have detailed knowledge of the planning and organization of the event.
- The applicant or a representative may be asked to appear before the grant review committee and give a short presentation about the event.
- Applicant must submit a grant application via the online form by the application deadline, with no exceptions.
- Must obtain proper city permits and liquor licenses (when applicable).
- Must have liability insurance for your event.
- Each organization that is awarded a grant is required to recognize the RACC’s contribution by including the VisitRolla logo on appropriate promotional/marketing pieces, including those items highlighting event sponsors.
- If the event has a website, the VisitRolla logo must also appear on the website with a link to www.visitrolla.com.
Post-event Requirements
- Grant recipients are required to submit a post-event reimbursement form and copies of paid receipts.
- Reimbursement form must be completed within 30 days of the closing of the event.
- Grant awards will be mailed within 30 days of receiving the completed post-event forms and required documentation.
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