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Tourist Development Council Special Events Marketing Grant Awards to Promote Florida’s Adventure Coast Events for FY 2025
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Tourist Development Council (TDC) has received grant applications from three organizations for special events to promote visitation to Hernando County. The applications were reviewed and recommendations for funding made. A listing of each organization, event and recommended award is attached for review and approval.
• Ledgestone Disc Golf - Supreme Flight Open $25,000
• DeafStock, Inc. - DeafStock Music and Art Festival $2,500
• SWAMP Mountain Bike Club - CroomFest $1,500
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The recommended grant awards listed total $29,000. The available budget for grant funding is currently $44,550 and is available in Fund: 1261 - Tourist Development Tax, Department: 02811 - Tourist Development, Account: 5304804 - PROM ACT-Sponsorship.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve the award of TDC’s Special Event Grant funding for the events and in the amounts indicated in the attached documents totaling $29,000.