Mono County Community Support Grant Applications due 11/5
The application period for Mono County’s Community Support Grant Programs closes is less than two weeks on Sunday, November 5th at 11:59pm.
Three community support grant programs are available to organized, established non-profit groups in Mono County. Funding is identified in the 2023-24 budget adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
- Community Event Marketing Fund (CEMF): a reimbursement program to support established non-profit groups that may require additional revenue to advertise and promote tourism-based community events to markets outside the Eastern Sierra. The purpose of this program is to further the Mono County Economic Development, Tourism & Film Commission’s goal to increase year-round visitation and overnight stays in Mono County which provide economic benefit to the region. Primary consideration will be given to newly established events, and those that take place in the less busy “shoulder” seasons. Up to $5,000 in funding on a reimbursement basis is available per event, although additional funds may be awarded depending on the total amount allocated to each community. Total funding available for CEMF is $25,000.
- Historical Societies Grant Program (HSGP): a reimbursement program to support established non-profit historical societies and museums in Mono County with eligible projects and programs. Up to $3,000 in funding on a reimbursement basis is available per organization, determined by the scope of the project and needs. Additional funds may be awarded depending on the total number of applications. Total funding available for HSGP is $9,500.
- Performing & Visual Arts Grant Program (PVAGP): a reimbursement program to support established non-profit Performing and Visual Arts organizations in Mono County with eligible projects and programs. Up to $4,500 in funding on a reimbursement basis is available per organization, determined by the scope of the project and needs. Additional funds may be awarded depending on the total number of applications. Total funding available for PVAGP is $18,000.
Program details and links to the online applications can be found here: https://monocounty.ca.gov/tourismcommission/page/community-support-grant-programs
Please carefully review the program details and requirements and have all necessary documentation ready before applying.
Applications are due by 11:59pm on Sunday, November 5, 2023.
