CRA Event Funding

The 2022 Event Cycle has closed. Information below is kept online in order to help others prepare for future event cycles.

The grant forms and applications listed below are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Instructions can be viewed in browser, but applications must be submitted electronically and will prompt for download when they are clicked. These applications must be opened in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

These PDFs may be filled out using the application's "Fill & Sign" function (access via right tool bar). Once the form is completed, "Save" the document to your computer. Please submit the form as an attachment to an email to cra@talgov.com and sheila.williams@talgov.com. CRA staff will provide a confirmation of receipt e-mail within 24 hours, during normal business hours.

Please review the information sheet for each application below for additional information and guidelines.

Small Event Funding | Up to $5,000

Greater Frenchtown / Southside (GFS)

• GFS & DT Promotional / Special Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• GFS Promotional / Special Event Grant Program Application

Downtown (DT)

• GFS & DT Promotional Special Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• DT Promotional Special Event Grant Program Application

Large Event Funding | Up to $25,000 ($45,000 for First-Time Events)

Greater Frenchtown / Southside (GFS)

• GFS Large Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• GFS Large Event Grant Program Application

Downtown (DT)

• DT Large Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• DT Large Event Grant Program Application

Additional Documents and /or Information

• GFS Event Grant Scoring Meeting - Fiscal Year 2022 (Recording)
• DT Event Grant Scoring Meeting - Fiscal Year 2022 (Recording)
• Fillable Budget Worksheet (Excel)
• Post-Event Report Template (PDF)
• GFS and DT PSE Workshop Presentation (PDF)
• GFS Large Event Presentation (PDF)
• DT Large Event Presentation (PDF)
• Virtual CRA Event Workshop Presentation Video

Please be sure to fill out the appropriate application for your event. If you have any questions regarding whether your event location is within the CRA boundaries, please consult our CRA website found at the link below. You may also view the expanded CRA map (PDF).

Is My Property Within the CRA District?

Only electronic applications allowed. Applications will be accepted beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The application period for FY2022 will end no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday. June 30, 2021, unless extended by the CRA.

If you have any questions about the grant program, please review the information at the links above or call the CRA office at 850-891-8357.