Grant Program
What is the Program?
The CRVA Special Events & Projects Grant Program offers in-kind marketing and communications support for tourism-centric events and special projects. Once an application is approved, the CRVA will outline a robust marketing and communications plan providing support for your event.
What We Support
The CRVA seeks to promote and provide exposure to elevate Charlotte’s appeal as a visitor destination. This program supports events and special projects such as festivals, exhibits, parades, pop-ups and more.
To qualify, the event or special project should have the potential to achieve one or more of the following:
- Attract leisure visitors for overnight stays in the Charlotte Region.
- Promote the region's appeal as a leisure destination.
- Impact Mecklenburg County's hotel and motel room occupancies.
- Enhance the local visitor economy.
Both events and projects happening outside of Mecklenburg County and fundraising events are NOT eligible for the grant program.
How to Apply?
To apply for the program, download the application below and email it to gina.sheridan@crva.com.
The grant application must:
1). Be fully completed and submitted no later than 90 days before your event or special project launch.
2). Provide details about sponsorships offered.
3). Include a list of all Mecklenburg County hotels utilized, noting any room blocks.
4). Include a list of other funding sources and an explanation of long-range funding plans conducted annually.
5). Include a budget.
Please allow two weeks for your application to be reviewed.
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