Grant & Board Information

Grant Information

Get $$$ for your event or convention

Grants are available for events, celebrations, conventions and conferences that meet the following mission: Grant Mission: To enhance the economy of Sweetwater County and its municipalities by encouraging the promotion of activities and other recreational opportunities which will attract and retain visitors to Sweetwater County and its municipalities.

Questions? Call (307) 382-2538.

Step #1: Read Grant Guidelines

Read the grant guidelines, updated in January 2019. Bids are only required for printing fees and/or production costs under the Advertising and Marketing Grant. Bids are NOT required for Sponsorship Grants.

Step #2: Complete Application (Each event may qualify for one type of funding)

Advertising & Marketing Grant Application - Effective April 4, 2016
Sponsorship Application - Effective April 4, 2016

Sample Applications:
Advertising & Marketing
Sponsorship 

Application for Recognition of Exemption

**Grant Applications are due on the dates listed below.** Late applications will not be accepted.

2022 - 2023 Grant Hearings

September 14, 2022
Application Deadline: August 17, 2022

December 14, 2022
Application Deadline: November 16, 2022

March 8, 2023
Application Deadline: February 8, 2023

June 14, 2023
Application Deadline: May 17, 2023

September 13, 2023
Application Deadline: August 16, 2023

December 13, 2023
Application Deadline: November 15, 2023
 

2022 Board Meeting Schedule 

Click here for full schedule. 

Board Meeting Minutes 

January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
May 2021
June 2021
July 2021
August 2021
September 2021
October 2021
November 2021
December 2021
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
May 2022
June 2022

Please call 307-382-2538 for past minutes. 

 

Our Mission

To enhance the economy of Sweetwater County by attracting and retaining visitors.

Board of Directors

The Sweetwater County Joint Travel and Tourism Board is comprised of 11 volunteer board members; six members are appointed by the City of Rock Springs, two by the City of Green River, one by Superior, one by Wamsutter, and one by the Sweetwater County Commissioners.

• Bridget Bernard, Chair
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected] 
• Mark Lyon, Vice-Chair
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Stacy Colvin, Secretary
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Devon Brubaker, Treasurer
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Cory Gardner, Board Member
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected] 
• Kim Strid, Board Member
  Green River Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Dominic Wolf, Board Member
  Superior Appointment 
  Email: [email protected]
• Angelica Wood, Board Member
  Wamsutter Appointment 
  Email: [email protected] 
• Brad Raney, Board Member
  Green River Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Randal Dale, Board Member
  County Appointment
  Email: [email protected]

Learn more about the Lodging Tax here.