In 2023 the Town of Vail re-evaluated the event funding model and created a new funding structure. The intent of a new structure is to consolidate the decision-making process for special events based on strategic, objective, and quantifiable criteria and measurements while also making the funding application process easier to navigate for event producers. Event funding applications will now go through one funding application process.
The event funding application will be published on the Town of Vail website in August with a deadline for submission at the end of September. Event funding information will be available on the Town of Vail website and will be communicated with event producers via e-mail later in the year.
The Council Contributions Funding Application will be for Services and In-Kind requests only. Separately, all event funding requests (formally designated CSE, Education & Enrichment, Signature, and Destination) will 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 an aspect of services/expertise that the town does not already provide, supports the TOV physical plant and is appropriate for governmental support. Examples of this category include support of TV5, 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 years 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/Grand View, parking passes/coupons and public works or police department services will be 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.
