FY21 Tourism Marketing Grant Application Round Two

The Greater Nashville Region Council is accepting applications for its Tourism Marketing Grant Program. This program is funded through the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development and is open to members of the Middle Tennessee Tourism Council (MTTC) to support marketing activities.

Grants will be awarded based on funding availability to current MTTC members only. Each member is eligible to receive one (1) marketing grant per year. Grant funds may be used to cover allowable expenses up-to two-thirds (2/3) of the total cost, up to $600. Example: If the total cost of an advertisement for an event is $1200, 2/3 of the cost would be $800. Grant would max out at $600 for this expense. The remaining $600 covered by the applicant would cover the required match.

Applicants are required to provide proof of expenses for reimbursement. Funds must be used prior to June 2021. All required reporting must be submitted to the Greater Nashville Regional Council no later than June 15, 2021 for reimbursement. *If you do not submit the required documentation by this date you may not be eligible for reimbursement.

Allowable Expenses include advertising and promotion costs such as printing and design, signs, web site development for promotion of attraction or event, marketing/public relation consultants, market research, marketing planning, and other marketing projects by prior approval. Grant funds may not be used for prize money, non-promotional items given away at an event, funding for speakers, facilities, food, transportation, or other logistics cost related to an event.

Applications are due Friday, February 5, 2020. For more information contact Rasheedah Pardue at 615-891-5868 or rpardue@gnrc.org. *You may apply a grant to cover eligible expenses that occurred between July 1, 2020, and through June 15, 2021.

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Organization

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* 4. Email

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* 5. Phone

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* 6. Purpose of Grant

Development of marketing/advertising materials

Promotion of event or attraction

Market research

Please provide a brief description of how the grant will be used. (e.g., name of the event, type of advertising, etc)

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* 7. Total Cost of Expense

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* 8. Grant Amount Requested

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* 9. Are you able to complete this activity without funding from this grant program?

Yes

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* 10. This year we are requesting that all applicants provide a letter of support with their application. The purpose of this request is to convey the value of the activity and show coordination with tourist development in the area.

Please upload the letter of support below or provide this letter within 15 days of submitting this application by emailing Rasheedah Pardue at rpardue@gnrc.org. Note: Letters can be from chambers of commerce, visitors centers, tourism bureaus, downtown partnerships or similar organizations, as well as elected officials.

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* 3. Organization

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* 6. Purpose of Grant

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* 7. Total Cost of Expense

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* 8. Grant Amount Requested

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* 9. Are you able to complete this activity without funding from this grant program?

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* 10. This year we are requesting that all applicants provide a letter of support with their application. The purpose of this request is to convey the value of the activity and show coordination with tourist development in the area.

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* 11. How do you track the return on investment or economic impact of your event/marketing activity?