The town's Council Contributions funding application is for "Services" and "In-Kind" requests. All event funding requests (formally designated CSE, Education & Enrichment, Signature and Destination) should apply for funding through the event funding process.
All contributions will be evaluated and awarded to applicants who can show the contribution will be used directly to benefit the entire community of Vail, fulfillment of the town’s mission, and how the contribution will affect our resort community’s future health. Funding is subject to approval by ordinance of a budget appropriation.
Annual Contributions - Services Category
This category funds services and expertise that the town does not already provide and is appropriate for governmental support. Examples of this category include support of High Five Access Media, the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Museum, Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Eagle Valley Childcare.
Applications are required to be filled out every year for ongoing program support of established service providers, which will be included in the annual budget at a set level each year. Applicants will be required to provide a program recap to Council as part of the following year's application.
Annual contribution requests are considered during the annual budget process for the coming year. Town Council reviews the application along with staff recommendation for contribution requests submitted by the 5 p.m. June 30 deadline.
In-Kind Only Request
In-kind funding allocations include requests such as ice time at Dobson Arena, use of Donovan Pavilion or the Grand View, parking passes or coupons and public works or police department services, subject to staff-level approval. The town does require an application to be filled out for transparency and tracking purposes.
In-Kind Only requests will be considered throughout the year. Town staff will review the application and will contact your organization regarding the request at the time the application is submitted.
