Unmistakable Events Grant Program (Formerly Transient Guest Tax Grant Program)

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The FY2025 Unmistakable Events Grant Program application closed at 11:00 p.m. on December 11, 2024

New for 2025! The former TGT Grant Program has been revamped and renamed the Unmistakable Events Grant Program! This program is managed through the Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Department as part of the Unmistakable Identity outcome area. Grant application review will be conducted with the assistance of a diverse ad hoc volunteer committee of seven, comprising members from the Cultural Arts Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Boards as well as individuals with background in arts and culture, tourism, and economic development. This committee will review applications and make recommendations to the City Commission, which has final approval of grant funds.

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Approved FY2025 Unmistakable Events Grants

FY2025 Unmistakable Events Grant Program Guidelines

FY2025 Unmistakable Events Grant Program Scoring Rubric

Unmistakable Events Grant Program 2024-2025 Schedule

  • November 8 – December 11, 2024 – Application period for FY 2025 event grants
    • Application deadline: December 11, 2024, by 11 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14 (2 to 3 p.m.) and Friday, November 22 (2 to 3 p.m.) – Informational meetings for grant applicants – Virtual and recorded on YouTube
      • Zoom meeting Thursday, November 14 at 2:00 p.m. – Video
      • Zoom meeting Friday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. – Video
  • Friday, January 3 (1-3 p.m.) – Ad hoc committee meets to review scores and make recommendations for City Commission approval
      • Zoom meeting Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. – Link
  • Tuesday, January 7, 2025 – City Commission reviews Unmistakable Events Grant Program funding recommendations for approval at City Commission meeting

The Community Arts Grant program for the FY2025 application period will be from December 30, 2024, to February 3, 2025.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Porter Arneill, parneill@lawrenceks.org 

The FY 2025 Unmistakable Events Grant Program application opens at 9 a.m. on November 8 and closes at 11:00 p.m. on December 11.