Sponsorships & Grants

• Applicants must operate within the Casper DDA boundaries.

• • Businesses: Small businesses, including startups and established businesses, that contribute to the economic vibrancy of downtown.
  • Property Owners: Individuals or entities who own commercial or mixed-use properties in the downtown area and wish to make improvements that benefit the public or local businesses.
  • Nonprofit Organizations: Nonprofits that serve the community through cultural, educational, or economic development initiatives located in downtown Casper.
    
    
    

• Applicants may apply for matching grant funds for any public facing exterior improvement to your property.
  • This would include but is not limited to projects that improve the aesthetics of your property (paint, signage, lighting, etc), address safety concerns (lighting, cameras, etc.) or bring the property up to date on ADA compliance.
  • This would not include improvements to the interior of your business, such as new shelving, displays or furniture, carpeting, paint, etc.
• If the property owner is not the same as the business owner, permission must be obtained from the property owner for any changes to the property and they must sign the Application. Follow up with the property owner will be part of the vetting process for awards.
• Required documents in addition to the Application for Grant Requests:
  • Brief description of the project
  • Drawings, renderings or photographs of the project
  • Bids or paid invoices not less than 30 days old
• Matching Grant requests can be submitted for up to $5,000 but a 50% match is required.
  • For example, if the project’s total is $5,000, then the maximum award will be $2,500.
• Applicants must comply with all applicable local regulations and zoning requirements. Projects should meet the requirements of the City of Casper, including permits, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Work must be complete as a condition for grant payment.

• Sponsorships will be considered for events scheduled within the boundaries of the Casper DDA or for programs taking place within a business operating within the boundaries of the Casper DDA.
• Sponsorship requests can be submitted for up to $5,000.
• Required documents in addition to the Application for Sponsorship Requests:
  • Overview of event or program subject to the sponsorship that include dates, time, location, description and budget of event or program
  • Breakdown of how a DDA Sponsorship will be utilized for the event or program
  • Any marketing plans related to the event or program (i.e. socials campaign, print, radio, posters, etc) and how DDA will be featured

• Matching Grant Projects must align with the DDA’s mission and goals. Proposed projects should directly contribute to downtown revitalization, community development, business growth, and enhancing the quality of life our community. This alignment will ensure that funded projects have a broad, positive impact.
• Sponsorships must align with the DDA’s mission and goals. They should directly contribute to downtown revitalization, community development, business growth, and enhancing the quality of life our community. This alignment will ensure that funded projects have a broad, positive impact.
• Matching grants and sponsorships are limited to one award per physical address per DDA fiscal year (July 1-June 30).
• If awarded, payment will be made via ACH to your bank account.
• Decisions about grant and sponsorships applications will be made at the sole discretion of the DDA Grant Advisory Committee. Decisions by this Committee are final.

Schedule of Awards

• July – September (Qtr 1): Applications are due by September 30^th
  • Awards will be determined no later than October 31^st
• October – December (Qtr 2): Applications are due by December 31^st
  • Awards will be determined no later than January 31^st
• January – March (Qtr 3): Applications are due by March 31^st
  • Awards will be determined no later than April 30^th
• April – June (Qtr 4): Applications are due by June 30^th
  • Awards will be determined no later than July 31^st