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.

2020 Grant Hearings

March 11, 2020
Western Wyoming Community College, Room 204 - Green River, WY @ 5:30 p.m. 
Application Deadline: February 12, 2020

June 10, 2020
Western Wyoming Community College, Room 1006 - Rock Springs, WY @ 5:30 p.m. 
Application Deadline: May 13, 2020

September 09, 2020
Western Wyoming Community College, Room 204 - Green River, WY @ 5:30 p.m. 
Application Deadline: August 12, 2020

December 09, 2020
Travel and Tourism Office, Rock Springs, WY @ 5:30 p.m. 
Application Deadline: November 11, 2020

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 10 volunteer board members; six members are appointed by the City of Rock Springs, two by the City of Green River, one by Superior, and one by the Sweetwater County Commissioners.

• Bridget Renteria, 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, Board Member
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Janet Hartford, Treasurer
  Green River Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Greg Bailey, Board Member
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Erika Lee Koshar, Board Member
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Kim Strid, Board Member
  Green River Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Linda McGovern, Board Member
  County Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Dominic Wolf, Board Member
  Superior Appointment 
  Email: [email protected]