CRA Event Funding

The Fiscal Year 2024 CRA Event Grant cycle is open from Monday, May 1, 2023 until Friday, June 30, 2023 at 4:00pm. Any application received after 4:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2023 will not be considered.

The grant forms and applications listed below are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Instructions can be viewed in browser, but applications must be submitted electronically and will prompt for download when they are clicked. These applications must be opened in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader.

These PDFs may be filled out using the application’s “Fill & Sign” function (access via right tool bar). Once the form is completed, “Save” the document to your computer. Please submit the form as an attachment to an email to cra@talgov.com.

A pre-application workshop has been scheduled for nonprofit organizations interested in applying. Attendance at the pre-application workshop is not required but strongly encouraged. The presentation will be posted here after the workshop.

When: Tuesday, May 16 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Second Floor Conference Room at the Frenchtown Renaissance Center (435 North Macomb Street)

A WebEx meeting link will be created for a virtual option. If you cannot attend in person, please contact cra@talgov.com to receive the virtual meeting link.

Please review the information sheet for each application below for additional information and guidelines.

Small Event Funding | Up to $5,000
Greater Frenchtown / Southside (GFS)

• GFS & DT Promotional / Special Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• GFS Promotional / Special Event Grant Program Application

Downtown (DT)

• GFS & DT Promotional Special Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• DT Promotional Special Event Grant Program Application

Large Event Funding | Up to $25,000 ($40,000 for First-Time Events)
Greater Frenchtown / Southside (GFS)

• GFS Large Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• GFS Large Event Grant Program Application

Downtown (DT)

• DT Large Event Grant Program Guidelines & Instructions
• DT Large Event Grant Program Application

Additional Documents and /or Information

• Fillable Budget Worksheet (Excel)
• Post-Event Report Template (PDF)
• CRA Event Grant Funding FAQ (PDF)

Please be sure to fill out the appropriate application for your event. If you have any questions regarding whether your event location is within the CRA boundaries, please consult our CRA website found at the link below. You may also view the expanded CRA map (PDF).

Is My Property Within the CRA District?

Only electronic applications allowed. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, May 1, 2023. The application period for FY2024 will end at 4:00pm on Friday, June 30, 2023, unless extended by the CRA.

If you have any questions about the grant program, please review the information at the links above. Staff will be available until Friday, June 23, 2023 to schedule 30-minute meetings to assist applicants with their applications. Please contact the CRA office at 850-891-8357 for questions or to schedule a meeting.