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Grant Applications and Criteria for Grants for Special Events - Durango Business Improvement District

 

Durango BID Event Marketing Grant Overview (2009 update)

Since 2002, in order to promote local and out of town attendance at Durango special events, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has been pleased to present

Special Event marketing grants to a number of special events, including:

  • Durango Independent Film Festival
  • Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
  • Durango Arts Festival
  • Durango Wine Experience
  • Durango Cowboy Gathering
  • Durango Arts & Crafts Conference
  • Four Corners Biker Rally Association

The purpose of the grants is to stimulate and support business in the District, by assisting special events in their marketing, promotion and ability to attract visitors to Durango.

The BID marketing grants (ranging in amounts from $500 to $5,000 max) are designated marketing funds for organizations to be used to broadly promote their events to attract more business to Durango retail shops, restaurants, hotels, and tourist sites.

Click here for more information about BID grant application requirements and BID grant applications $250 - $1,000 or $2,500 - $4,000.

 

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