Application Guidelines:
Those eligible to apply include any not-for-profit group or organization doing business in the Seneca County area. Such parties may apply for GAP according to the following rules:
1. All grant recipients will credit the Destination Seneca County for their support by using Destination Seneca County’s logo and website address and the following copy in all printed materials and media. “Supported by a grant from Destination Seneca County.” Marketing material must be approved by the Executive Director of Destination Seneca County before printing to ensure the credit is correct.
2. Funding may be requested for
- marketing, promotion and advertising expenses
- Creative costs for ad development
- Entertainment fees - Qualifying entertainment must be added entertainment that would stretch or enhance the event such as an event related demonstration, a new (if annual event) performer/performance that adds to the theme of the event, or activities specifically for children or seniors.
- Printing of event brochures for fulfillment and distribution reaching an audience outside of a 50-mile radius of the Seneca County area. The Destination Seneca County logo and website address must be clearly presented with the following “Supported by a grant from Destination Seneca County.”
- Site transportation for larger venues, i.e., carriages, wagons, shuttles, particularly if additional transportation options are needed to increase attendance.
- Postage fees for fulfillment mailings and distribution outside a 100-mile radius of Seneca County.
3. Funding may not be used for administrative, equipment, capital improvements or space costs.
4. Funding will not be awarded for more than 50% of the overall budget.
5. Special events, projects and programs for which grants are requested must occur within a year in which the grant application is submitted.
6. Previous grant recipients must have submitted a Final Report Form to Destination Seneca County before being eligible for another grant.
7. If an applicant is requesting funding for more than one special event, project or program, separate applications must be completed for each request. Applicant should prioritize requests.
8. Applicants must have a fiscal agent – an incorporated, not-for-profit, that provides administrative and financial services. The fiscal agent accepts responsibility for administering the paperwork and project funds throughout the grant process.
9. Applications must include an overall budget.
10. Applications may include relevant support materials.
