The City of Ventura offers Special Event Grants to event organizers who stage festivals and events in the city that activate public space and increase visitor spending.
Donor Name: City of Ventura
State: California
City: Ventura
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/12/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Through the Special Event Grant Program, $10,000 in funding is awarded annually to champion community celebrations that attract residents and visitors, strengthen Ventura’s cultural identity and economic vitality, and promote entrepreneurial spirit and innovative partnerships between private sector and public agencies. Grants can cover all, or a portion of, City of Ventura special event permit fees.
Awarded funds are intended to be used to reduce or cover standard permit fees charged by the City of Ventura.
Funding Information
- Available grant funding: Up to $10,000
- Maximum grant amount: $2,000 per applicant
- Events must occur between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- Events must occur on City of Ventura property; parks, beaches, streets, etc.
- To qualify, applicants must be either a:
- City of Ventura based Nonprofit
- Agency partnering with a City of Ventura based Nonprofit.
- Grants will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- (25%) Quality of event as demonstrated by event description and history of previous events
- (25%) Feasibility and administrative oversight
- (25%) Economic impact and potential to attract visitors
- (25%) Benefits to the local community.
For more information, visit City of Ventura.