Leisure Event Assistance Grants

Funder: Fargo-Moorhead Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Fargo-Moorhead) Marketing Team

Geographic Scope: Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo community

Background

The Event Assistance program is managed by the FM CVB's Marketing team and is designed to help start new leisure-focused events or enhance recurring events. The program supports small community events to full-scale concert series.

Focus Areas

• Leisure-focused events (as opposed to convention/meeting events)
• Community events open to the public
• New events or enhancements to existing events

Eligibility

• Applicants: Legally incorporated non-profit organizations only. No individuals may be awarded grants.
• Event requirement: Events must be open to the public but can require an entry fee or registration to attend
• Decision authority: FM CVB reserves the right to approve or reject requests and ask for further clarification
• Funding guarantee: Applicants are NOT guaranteed funding. The board may award partial or no funds.

Upon Approval - Grant Recipient Obligations

• Recognition: Recognition commensurate with award amount (sponsorship benefits or signage) is required
• Community awareness: The Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo community must be aware of FM CVB's contribution to the event
• Compliance: Failure to comply with recognition and signage requirements may result in forfeiture of remaining payments and/or reimbursement of previous payments back to FM CVB

Contact

• Visit Fargo-Moorhead
• 2001 44th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
• (701) 282-3653
• Website: fargomoorhead.org

Application Process

Submission Method: Grant requests must be made in writing and sent to the offices of the FM CVB

Required Information

Event Description:

• Name of Event (required)
• Description of Event (required)
• Date of Event (required)

Contact Information:

• Organization(s) involved
• Contact Email
• Address
• City
• State
• Phone

Marketing Plan:

• Attach your marketing plan for this event (required)

Purpose of the Event:

• What is the budget for this event? (required, dollar amount)
• When will these funds be needed? (required)
• Is this event FREE to the public? (Yes/No)
• Is this a NEW event to the community? (Yes/No)
• Social Inclusion: Please explain how your organization and/or this event prioritizes social inclusion (required)
• How many total attendees are you expecting? (required)

Purpose of FM CVB Funds:

• What is the amount being requested? (required, dollar amount)
• How will these funds be used? (required)
• What are the other funds & funding sources? (required)