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.

2023 Grant Hearings

2023 Board Meeting Schedule 

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Board Meeting Minutes 

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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]
• Randall Dale, Board Member
  County Appointment
  Email: [email protected]
• Melissa Hutchinson, Board Member
  Rock Springs Appointment
  Email: [email protected]