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.
2021 Grant Hearings
March 10, 2021
Application Deadline: February 10, 2021
June 09, 2021
Application Deadline: May 12, 2021
September 08, 2021
Application Deadline: August 11, 2021
December 08, 2021
Application Deadline: November 10, 2021
2021 Board Meeting Schedule
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Board Meeting Minutes
July 2020
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September 2020
October 2020
November 2020
December 2020
January 2021
February 2021
March 2021
April 2021
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.
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Bridget Renteria, Chair
Rock Springs Appointment
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Mark Lyon, Vice-Chair
Rock Springs Appointment
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Stacy Colvin, Secretary
Rock Springs Appointment
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Devon Brubaker, Board Member
Rock Springs Appointment
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Janet Hartford, Treasurer
Green River Appointment
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Greg Bailey, Board Member
Rock Springs Appointment
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Erika Lee Koshar, Board Member
Rock Springs Appointment
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Kim Strid, Board Member
Green River Appointment
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Linda McGovern, Board Member
County Appointment
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Dominic Wolf, Board Member
Superior Appointment
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Angelica Wood, Board Member
Wamsutter Appointment
Email: [email protected]