Newton CVB Event Sponsorship Application

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The Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) offers assistance to groups, organizations, and non-profits who offer programs that will enhance the tourism environment for the City of Newton.

Goals of the CVB Grant:

  • Increase overnight stays at Newton hotels
  • Promote a positive image and increased visibility of Newton's attractions and events
  • Increase visitor spending in the Newton community
  • Provide programs and activities beneficial to drawing additional tourists

Applications are due by January 20th, 2025 at 5pm. If there are remaining funds after the initial distribution we will allow for applications throughout the rest of the year as needed. If you apply later in the year, applications are due at least one month prior to the date of the event for which funding or support are being requested. Grants will be awarded to those engaged in the promotion of a convention or tourist related special event.

CVB Event Grant Application

Regulations

Those eligible to apply include any group, organization, or non-profit conducting a program in Newton. Such parties may apply for assistance according to the following:

  • Generally, funds are provided to help promote, advertise, or market the event or activity and, in turn, increase occupancy rates in Newton hotels.
  • Projects must promote out-of-county visitors and have more than a local impact.
  • Projects should enhance Newton's image as a visitor or group destination or as a convention site.
  • Projects should be tourism-related or enhance Newton's ability to attract a convention.
  • Credit must be given to Choose Newton or Newton Convention & Visitors as directed below in the section on Logos and taglines. All applications must use the logo and taglines appropriately. Failure to properly credit Choose Newton and Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau may result in the denial of future grant applications.
  • Applicants must provide evidence that the Choose Newton/Newton CVB logo and/or taglines were used properly. Such evidence must be provided to the CVB office along with a report on the event and how the funding was used within thirty days after the event.
  • Please be advised that a grant may be awarded less than the amount requested or not at all, depending on the number of applications received and the appropriateness of the applications.
  • Approved grants will be paid only to the grantee. No direct billing to contractors or vendors is allowed.

Grant Benefits

In addition to financial support for an event, the City of Newton and the Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau have additional programs that can help in the coordination and promotion of events if appropriate for the event.
Contact City Hall for a separate event form if the event seeks: placement of flags on Main Street; closing of streets; sanitation services; or other services of fire, EMS, law enforcement or public works.

Website/Digital Services
 TravelKS.com: Newton CVB can post and update listings on the official travel website for the State of Kansas.
Choose-Newton website: Newton CVB manages the calendar of events on the Choose-Newton website. Also, a landing page can be created on Choose-Newton specific to events to provide information about lodging, dining, retail, attractions. 
Social Media: Newton CVB can post items to the Choose Newton Facebook and Instagram pages.

Print Product Services
Best of Newton Photo Calendar: If you know your event date by early fall we can include your event in the Choose Newton yearly calendar which is made available to 1,500 people.
Rack Cards: If an event provides Newton CVB with appropriate printed materials such as rack cards, those items may be placed at display kiosks at City Hall, Bethel College, the Amtrak station, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Inn. 

 

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