KINGSTON- Ulster County Tourism, Office for Film, and Ulster County Economic Development have announced the Ulster County Special Event Sponsorship Fund, a new program to support events that bring tourists to the county.
Organizations and entities holding an event are eligible to apply for up to $3,000 in funding in one calendar year. Events held anywhere in Ulster County from May 2023 to December 31, 2023, are eligible. Funding for this program comes from Ulster County Economic Development.
The application is competitive, and priority will be given to events, activities, shows, etc. focused on bringing visitors from outside of the county to Ulster County and events promoting diversity, unique cultural offerings, and/or improving accessibility.
To apply for the use of county funds to help support an event, applicants must meet certain criteria. Below are details on eligibility and instructions for applicants:
- Priority will be given to events, activities, and shows focused on bringing visitors residing outside of the County to Ulster County, as well as events promoting diversity, unique cultural offerings, and/or improving accessibility.
- Applicants must submit a marketing budget showing the outlets where the event, activity, or program will be marketed.
- This is a competitive program. Not all requests will be funded. Maximum funding for any application in one calendar year shall be $3,000.
- The fund does not support or underwrite general marketing programs or expenses for tourism businesses, nor will it pay for talent.
- The fund will not reimburse for events held prior to fund deadline submission.
Applications are open now and will be accepted until the close of business (5 p.m.) on Friday, April 14.
The size, scope, and audience for your event will determine the support available from the fund. Evaluation of requests will be done by Ulster County Tourism and Ulster County Economic Development staff. For questions about this process, contact Kristin Shufeldt at 845-340-3566.
