概述
维吉尼亚州 旅游 Corporation (VTC) is pleased to announce program details for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 体育 市场营销 Incentive Program.
COVID-19 has had a continued 和 devastating impact on 维吉尼亚州’s competitive sports event industry. As the Commonwealth prepares to restore tourism economic impact, VTC is offering these funds to be used for event incentives 和 市场营销 promotions targeted specifically at attracting new sports tournaments 和 competitions to spur economic activity 和 travel across the Commonwealth.
The 维吉尼亚州 General Assembly appropriated $50 million to the VTC in ARPA funds to revitalize the tourism industry. See the language from Chapter 1, 2021 Acts of Assembly below:
f. 旅游
1) $50,000,000 to the 维吉尼亚州 旅游 Authority (320) to support local domestic 市场营销 organizations, as well as the Authority’s 市场营销 和 incentive programs.
Of the $50 million appropriated, $1 million will be committed to 体育 市场营销 incentive funds.
VTC has retained the services of a professional management company, 霍恩LLP), as a partner in developing 和 implementing 旅游’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program. Horne will collect 和 review all program applications for compliance with VTC’s guidelines 和 broader state 和 federal compliance. The company will also be responsible for managing 和 retaining all federally required documentation to ensure that this program meets all federal regulations 和 can withst和 potential audits.
The Application period is now closed for sporting events. The portals are currently available for applicants to view the status of their existing applications 和 to submit expense receipts/documentation. 会议 & Convention Portal Access 和 体育赛事s Portal Access
Awarded applications were announced on 2022年7月15日. List of funding recipients – 体育赛事 和 会议 & 大会活动.
的问题, applicants should contact Horne first, 和 if specific VTC input is needed, Horne will contact the appropriate VTC staff member. Please use the following email 和 specify the incentive program you are inquiring 百老汇会员注册:
项目指南
符合条件的申请者:
- Destination 市场营销 Organizations (DMOs/CVBs)
- 体育场地- i.e. convention center, event venue, sports venue, hotel
- City or County local government agency – i.e. 公园 & recreation department
- 体育运动委员会
CRITERIA TO MEET FOR EVENT TO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING:
- Amateur 和 professional competitive sporting events or tournaments only.
- New event to the destination/venue not held in the destination for at least three years.
- The Event must be contracted on or after December 7, 2021.
- Must be a competitively bid sports tournament or event.
- Must bring athletes from outside the area (100 miles or more).
- Minimum size of the event must be 50+ athletes 和 coaches.
- Event must be multi-day. Single day events will be considered if they bring a majority of athletes from outside the area (100 miles or more).
GENERAL AWARD GUIDELINES:
Based on anticipated number of athletes/coaches outlined in contract:
- 50 – 250 people = up to $5,000
- 251-750 people = up to $10,000
- 751 – 1250 people = up to $15,000
- 1251+ people = $20,000+
注意: Lesser or larger amounts may be awarded.
请注意:
- There is NO match requirement.
- State/Federal agencies are not eligible to apply for this funding.
- Applicants must be a 维吉尼亚州 based business. Out-of-state businesses will not receive funds.
- Only one application will be approved for an event. DMO 和 venue can’t both apply for the same event.
- Applicants should reach out to their local DMO to let them know you are submitting this application.
- Only online submissions will be accepted.
- Applicants can submit documentation for application approval prior to contracting: however, applicants will not receive funds until after the event 和 a copy of the contract 和 proof of payment (s) are submitted.
- 请 不 send – via email or regular mail – any attachments or supplemental materials. Submit them through the VTC ARPA application portal.
DMO信息
You are encouraged to engage your local DMO by informing them of your project 和 plan. Your DMO can be a good resource for assisting with submitting proposals for sports event business.
For a list of recognized 维吉尼亚州 DMOs, please visit http://j9wy41ilf.zh121.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DMOlist.pdf.
Submission Instructions
The web pages found under zh121.com/arpa/arpa-sports contain guidance 和 information to assist in creating 和 submitting your application to utilize the federal ARPA fund allocations as appropriated by the Governor 和 the General Assembly. Reporting 和 documentation requirements necessary to meet the federal instructions related to the appropriate uses of the funds based on specific criteria can be found within the application portal. 这个文档 provides the questions in the application. In addition to this information, please refer to the 常见问题页面, Eligible/Ineligible items reference page for further assistance.
注意: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA THE PORTAL.
读了 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 体育 市场营销 Incentive Program Eligible & 不合格的费用 for a list of eligible expenses under the VTC-ARPA Recovery Program.
DEADLINE INFORMATION:
- Application submissions can begin April 1, 2022.
- Application submission must be received no later than May 31, 2022.
- VTC 和 the review committee will review your application after May 31, 2022 和 successful applications will be approved no later than 2022年7月15日.
- 体育赛事s must be contracted by 2022年12月31日, 和 be held in 维吉尼亚州 no later than 2024年6月30日.
- Expense receipts MUST be submitted for reimbursement within 60 days after the event.
注意: You MUST notify us immediately at (电子邮件保护) if the event is not confirmed 和 contracted in 维吉尼亚州.
注意: You MUST notify us immediately at (电子邮件保护) if the contracted event is canceled, rescheduled or downsized.
关闭
Thank you for participating in this process. Together we can work to restore a healthy tourism economy for 维吉尼亚州. For further information, please visit the VATC.org homepage, where you will find additional resources to help develop your plan, including:
- Contact for Assistance – Please specify the incentive program you are inquiring 百老汇会员注册.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 体育 市场营销 Eligible & 不合格的费用