STARKVILLE — The Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau has once again opened its Sponsorship Grant Program to applicants for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
The priority deadline for applications is Aug. 15, according to a Wednesday press release from the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.
“We are excited to open the grant cycle for fiscal year 2024-2025,” Director of Tourism Paige Hunt said in the release. “This grant program is designed as a way for new and existing events to market to visitors and ultimately, increase overnight travel to Starkville.”
The Sponsorship Grant Program provides funds for marketing and other qualified expenses for projects and events that positively impact the city, enhancing tourism and promotion efforts.
In the past, the grant program has funded the Mississippi Horse Park, Starkville Area Arts Council, Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, Starkville Community Theatre, Frostbite Half Marathon, Charles H. Templeton Ragtime and Jazz Festival and the Rotary Classic Rodeo, the release said.
To be eligible for the grant program, applicants’ programs must occur between Oct. 1 and Sept. 30, 2025. Projects with applications submitted by the Aug. 15 deadline will receive priority in funding decisions.
The Starkville CVB’s target date for notifying Sponsorship Grant applicants who meet the application priority deadline is Sept. 13, but if the grant funding is not fully allocated, additional applications will be accepted throughout the fiscal year or until all funds are depleted.
A final report must be provided within 30 days of the project’s completion or by Sept. 30, 2025, whichever comes first.
Other eligibility information and applications can be found at starkville.org/the-partnership/convention-visitors-bureau/vcc-sponsorship-grant/.
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