Deadlines upcoming for Warren County promotional funding requests
Deadlines for businesses or events that would like to apply for promotional funding through Warren County’s Occupancy Tax Program are approaching later this month and early next month.
Those interested in applying should note that the application process has changed, with new deadlines and requirements that depend on when an event is held, and applicants should read the application guidelines thoroughly to ensure their proposal is complete. Applications must include all required information and have all appendices filled out. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered, regardless of previous awards.
Any event promoters or businesses seeking funding for events December 2021 through May 2022 can submit their fully completed application by Sept. 13th and be ready to present their request at the September 21st meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee. They can also submit an application by October 12th to present their request at the October 19th Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee meeting.
The funding application can be found online here. Background on the Occupancy Tax Program can be found here.
Under the new application format for 2022, all annual/season events occurring June 2022 through September 2022 must submit their funding application requests by no later than close of businesses on October 27, 2021. Presentations to the Tourism and Occupancy Tax Committee for these funding requests will be scheduled between November 29th and December 3rd.
Questions regarding the new application and process can be directed to Kristen Hanifin, Tourism Development and Events Coordinator, at 518-761-6369 or hanifink@warrencountyny.gov.