Grant scheme opens for Limerick festivals and events
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LIMERICK City and County Council is reminding festivals organisers and creatives that applications are being sought for funding under the Limerick Festivals and Events Grant scheme.
The local authority, which manages the scheme, has allocated more than €1,1m since it was established in 2017. This investment has provided the stimulus to increase and improve Limerick’s Festival and Events offering and has contributed to Limerick’s reputation as an exciting and dynamic place, said a spokesperson who added that €211,000 is being made available this year including a €6,000 contribution in partnership with Failte Ireland.
Grant money for Utahns in the live events industry pounded by the pandemic
The GOED is granting $3 million for Utahns in the live events industry who ve been hurt in the pandemic.
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SALT LAKE CITY â People who produce live events like concerts, plays and conventions have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
The state of Utah is making money available to those whoâve lost work in those areas.
Itâs called the Utah COVID-19 Live Events Grant and the funds are available for a short time.
The Governor s Office of Economic Development is offering $3 million for businesses that can meet a certain list of criteria.
Hereâs how Utahâs struggling live-event businesses can get $3 million in grants
Deadline for arts and sports businesses to apply is Thursday at noon.
(Beau Pearson | courtesy of Ballet West) Artist Olivia Gusti and first soloist Tyler Gum (foreground) rehearse, in socially distanced conditions, for Ballet West s season opener, Nine Sinatra Stories. | Updated: Dec. 13, 2020, 3:26 a.m.
Utah is offering $3 million in grants to help live event businesses, everything ranging from ballets to concert halls to arenas.
Applications to the COVID-19 Live Events Grant program, which is managed by the Governorâs Office of Economic Development, open Tuesday morning and close Thursday at noon. To be eligible, businesses must be âsubstantially involvedâ in promoting arts, sports or similar events and have lost money due to the pandemic.