Tourism Sponsorship Program

The purpose of the Tourism Sponsorship Program is to assist and foster Pinal County community events with services, supplies and marketing of tourism events and activities. This supports our mission of creating economic growth by promoting our destination for overnight and day visitors.

Primary consideration will be given to projects that enhance the long-term growth of the tourism industry within Pinal County, will have the ability to draw visitors from outside the County and will have a positive economic impact on the local economy. The program is open to projects that align with one or more of the following strategic plan goals:

Attract visitors from out of the area
Inspire interest in the tourism and hospitality industry
Serve to promote travel and tourism to Pinal County

Applicants must show what economic impact their project will have in Pinal County. The sponsorship fund availability is based on the Pinal County yearly budget allocation for this purpose. Maximum funding for a single event will be as follows:

	Maximum amount allowed For-Profit Organization	Maximum amount allowed Non-Profit Organization
Small Event 20-1,000 attendees	Up to $1,000	Up to $2,000
Medium Event 1,001-3,000	Up to $2,000	Up to $3,500
Large Event >3,000	Up to $3,000	Up to $5,000

Eligibility:

The event must be held in Pinal County. For medium to large events, majority of attendees must be from outside of the County.
The event should be considered family-friendly
Groups, organizations and businesses seeking program funding are required to meet with the Tourism Program Manager or his/her designee prior to submitting an application.
The County must be provided marketing of equivalent value to the level of sponsorship awarded.
The Tourism Sponsorship Program will receive credit in all advertising funded through this grant. (Sample wording: This ad sponsored in part by the Pinal County Tourism Sponsorship Program. An approved logo will be provided.)
The applicant must have applied for and received any permits required by the county or town for their event.
The use of funds received through this grant will NOT be used to purchase alcohol.

Application is required to be completed and received by Pinal County Economic Development Department at least sixty (60) days prior to the event. Matching funds are required for events sponsored by for-profit businesses. Copies of paid invoices showing the exact amount spent by the for-profit business for direct event expenses must be provided to the Economic Development Department no later than thirty (30) days after the event. Application must be submitted with a current W-9.

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Applicant Information

Organization Name

Organization Website

Federal Tax ID Number

Amount Requested

Profit Type

For Profit

Non Profit

Event Contact

Contact Name

Contact Title

Contact Email

Contact Phone

Event Overview

Name of Event

Event Dates

Event Start Time

Event End Time

Event Location

Property Type

Private Property

Public Property

Estimated Event Cost

Admission Fee

Yes

Fee Amount

Anticipated Participants

Anticipated Spectators

Audience Demographics

Will You Have Event Co-Organizers Assisting In Producing This Event?

Yes

Co-Organizers

Please provide a brief overview of your event. Include the theme, all activities and entertainment, what makes it unique, and how it will impact the economy in Pinal County (i.e. rooms booked, sales tax generated from retail sales, spending habits of participants and spectators, etc.)

If awarded this sponsorship, how will the funds be spent?

Marketing/Advertising

Please provide a description and cost of any advertising or marketing efforts that Pinal County will be included in if approved:

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