The Swain County Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is always interested in opportunities to support and enhance county-wide and large-scale tourism projects & events held by tourism partners with sponsorship funding in the form of a Project or Event Sponsorship.
In order to be considered for a Project or Event Sponsorship, the following criteria must be met:
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Take place within Swain County.
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Be directly related to tourism: The project/event must primarily serve the overnight visitor. A visitor is defined as a tourist staying in overnight accommodations whose primary residence is over 50 miles away.
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The local partner has the capability of being fully funded by themselves and other contributors in addition to SCTDA funding commitment.
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Headed by a capable individual or organization coordinating all aspects of the project/event.
If you feel your project or event meets these criteria, please download the sponsorship guidelines and application for the next steps!
Sponsorship Guidelines and Application
Marketing Matching Grant:
In addition to Project or Event Sponsorships, the Swain County Tourism Development Authority strives to support individuals, non-profit organizations, and businesses who develop special events designed to promote lodging stays and visitation from outside the county with marketing funding in the form of a Matching Marketing Grant.
This matching grant will match up to $1000 in marketing funds used specifically to promote the event Receipts will be required prior to the release of funds.
If you feel a Matching Marketing Grant best supports your event, please download the guidelines and application and follow the instructions to be considered.
Matching Marketing Grant Guidelines and Application.
