Tourism & Community: Placemaking & Event Marketing Grants

Dunn County Tourism & Community Grant Programs

PLACEMAKING Grant Program

Public space improvements (parks, plazas, walking trails, etc.)
Beautification efforts (murals, public art, streetscaping, etc.)
Recreational facilities
Community-led initiatives aimed at placemaking (community gardens, public seating areas, etc.)

Eligible Applicants:

Ineligible Applicants:

Project or event should be completed within one year of award. If an extension is needed, it must be preapproved by the Dunn County JDA Board.
If any changes occur to the awarded project that alter the plan submitted and approved, an updated scope of work must be submitted for approval. Dunn County JDA reserves the right to approve or deny any changes. If changes are denied, Dunn County JDA reserves the right to request the return of all funding.

Complete the Tourism & Community Placemaking Application.
- Include a clear description of the project, its purpose, and its impact on public space, tourism, or the community.
- Applications should include relevant permits or letters of support from community officials if needed.
Dunn County JDA Board reviews the completed application.
Notice of award is given to the applicant.
An initial payment of 50% of the award, up to $10,000, is issued at the project start date. Once all expenditures reach that amount, receipts must be submitted to Dunn County JDA. Thereafter, $1,000 installments will be disbursed until the full funding award is reached.
Receipts for the final project must be submitted within 60 days of completion.

Successful applicants must submit a brief report summarizing the project's impact and completion within 90 days of receiving the final reimbursement.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Each project can receive funding only once per calendar year.
Applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding ensuring the funds are used as outlined in the application.
Dunn County JDA reserves the right to cancel the program in the event of failure to comply with this agreement.
Applying to the program does not guarantee funding.
Dunn County JDA will have the authority to approve, disapprove, or make changes as necessary.
Dunn County JDA may ask for more information if necessary.
Please consult your accountant for proper tax handling.
Dunn County JDA will not be responsible for starting or maintaining any project initiated with this funding. The onus is on the winning party to develop and uphold the project.

Funding of up to $5,000 with a 1:1 match for Advertising funds directed toward bringing people from outside the community to the community, specifically for the advertised event.

Event organizers may apply for marketing funds to promote an event in Dunn County. Marketing Funds must be used to target areas outside of Dunn County.

Examples of eligible expenses might include print or radio ads, Facebook paid advertising, or posters distributed to outlying areas.

Examples of non-covered costs could include t-shirts, cups etc.

Applicants and/or organizations may apply once per calendar year. (If an organization sponsors multiple events, they may only apply for funds for marketing one time and are limited to $5,000.)
Events must be open to the public and not private affairs.

Applications must be submitted prior to the event. Approval will not be granted retroactively.

Complete the marketing application.
- Include a clear description and proposed marketing of the event.
Applications should include relevant estimates of the proposed marketing costs.
Dunn County JDA Director reviews the completed application.
Notice of award is given to the applicant.
Grants funding is distributed on a reimbursement basis. Paid receipts must be submitted before reimbursement.

Applications are accepted throughout the year. Funding is subject to availability.
Applicants and/or organizations may apply once per calendar year.
Applicants will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding guaranteeing the funds will be used according to the details included on the application.
Application to the program does not guarantee funding.
Dunn County JDA Director will have the authority to approve, disapprove, or make changes as necessary.
Dunn County JDA Director reserves the right to request additional information as needed.
Please consult your accountant on proper tax handling.
Dunn County JDA will not be responsible for accomplishing or continuing any project started as a result of this funding. It is the applicant's responsibility to create and sustain the project.

APPLICATIONS

Placemaking Event Marketing Guidelines