The City of Fort Myers recognizes the importance of Special Events and provides assistance to qualified 501C3 organizations for special events through the awarding of limited City-provided services.
Donor Name: City of Fort Myers
State: Florida
City: Fort Myers
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:  05/31/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Purpose

To provide recreational, cultural and educational opportunities and foster a sense of belonging and collective identity among residents.
To provide event-related economic support for 501(c)(3) designated organizations and provide opportunities for the development of tourism.
To provide assistance to events through the awarding of City provided services. Such services include, but are not limited to, trash pickup, police services, permits, barricades, signage and facility rental.

Type of Grant
City of Fort Myers Special Event Grant provides limited funds for City services. This grant can only be used for events held on or in City owned and operated facilities, parks and streets. Any awarding of grant funds is non-transferrable.
Funding Information
Upon grant approval, requestor will be notified in writing by the City of Fort Myers. Approved funds will be transferred directly to the appropriate facility and/or park department. Requestor is responsible for all contractual and financial obligations stipulated in the facility/park rental contract including deposits and payment schedules. Approval of this grant request does not allow requestor any special privilege within the facility and/or park. All city department rules, regulations and ordinances will be enforced.
Project Period
All events must be held between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.
For more information, visit City of Fort Myers.