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TWIN CITIES <br /> GATEWAY <br /> Twin Cities Gateway 2024 Grant Program Guidelines <br /> Grant Program Purpose: <br /> Twin Cities Gateway (TCG) is the visitors' bureau representing the member cities <br /> of Anoka, Arden Hills, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, <br /> Mounds View, New Brighton, and Shoreview. The primary purpose of the Twin <br /> Cities Gateway grant program is to provide 1 :1 matching grant funds to support <br /> the development and promotion of new events, to enhance and expand <br /> existing events, or, to bid or host an event, or activity that will increase the <br /> number of overnight visitors staying in the TCG destination area, as well as to <br /> stimulate tourism-related visitor spending and economic impacts. <br /> Eligible Use of TCG Grant Funds: <br /> TCG grant funding may only be used for marketing and promotion beyond the <br /> TCG geographical area, or to assist in offsetting costs for bidding or hosting an <br /> event or activity in a Twin Cities Gateway member city, or cities. <br /> 1 :1 Match Required: <br /> Any applicant receiving a TCG grant must provide a 1 :1 cash match in actual <br /> out-of-pocket expenses for the grant funds received. This match may also be <br /> provided by a media partner if the net value is equal to the TCG grant funding. <br /> Entry fees, in-kind donations, or staff time are not eligible for the matching funds. <br /> Grant Categories: <br /> • TCG Grant Applications: Any organization, or entity, other than those with <br /> political or religious affiliations, may apply for a Twin Cities Gateway grant <br /> for an amount of $1 ,,000 - $10,,000 via completion all requested grant <br /> application materials, including a federal tax identification number. TCG <br /> may decline grant requests that do not demonstrate economic impacts <br /> or measurably increase the awareness of Twin Cities Gateway. One-day <br /> events must generate at least 10,000 participants or attendees and are <br /> eligible for up to $2,500, provided the 1 :1 match requirement is met. <br /> 1 <br />