Coming Soon: FY25 Elite Event Funding Application Information

Elite Events are a major driver of tourism to the area for both locals and visitors, benefiting both Pinellas County and the event owners. To continue promoting tourism and funding events, the Pinellas County Board of County Commission developed this Elite Events Funding Program.

Any questions regarding the program should be sent to [email protected]

Pre-Event Application & Review Process

  1. Commence Application Process
    Date: TBD
     
  2. Public Information Session/Webinar
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
     
  3. Application Deadline
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    *Visit St. Pete/Clearwater administrative, agency and Pinellas County legal review
     
  4. TDC Meeting to review and approve VSPC funding recommendation
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: TBD
     

  5. BCC Meeting to review and approve TDC funding recommendations
    Date: TBD
    Time: TBD
    Location: TBD

Post-Event Report & Invoice Processing

  1. Post-Event Report & Invoice Due:
    1. Due: Fully completed and signed report due within 45 days following conclusion of event. Failure to meet this deadline may jeopardize current or future funding.
    2. Payment: Funding will be paid in a lump sum on a post-event basis or as otherwise provided in the Tourism Promotion Agreement.


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