September 2011 Archives
Cawaco Resource Conservation and Development Council is soliciting grant applications for Challenge Grant and Educational Grant Programs in Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties.
To be considered, all proposals must be received BEFORE September 30, 2011.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO Patti@rpcgb.org and originals mailed to:
CAWACO RC&D
1731 1ST AVE NORTH, SUITE 200
BIRMINGHAM AL 35203
Cawaco Grant Programs
The Council offers small competitive Challenge Grants ($5,000 AND UP TO $10,000) to assist public and other 501 (c)(3) agencies in their efforts to serve community needs.
To determine if your project qualifies for a larger amount, see our website at www.cawaco.org and click on the grant program page, or call Patti Pennington at 205-264-8465.
direct link to grants page: http://www.cawaco.org/cawaco-grants-programs/
To be considered, all proposals must be received BEFORE September 30, 2011.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO Patti@rpcgb.org and originals mailed to:
CAWACO RC&D
1731 1ST AVE NORTH, SUITE 200
BIRMINGHAM AL 35203
Cawaco Grant Programs
The Council offers small competitive Challenge Grants ($5,000 AND UP TO $10,000) to assist public and other 501 (c)(3) agencies in their efforts to serve community needs.
To determine if your project qualifies for a larger amount, see our website at www.cawaco.org and click on the grant program page, or call Patti Pennington at 205-264-8465.
direct link to grants page: http://www.cawaco.org/cawaco-grants-programs/
Message from Lee Sentell, Alabama Tourism Department Director:
Greetings
On August 4th, I sent a notice of the Alabama Tourism Grant Program to tourism and festival representatives across the state. These grants are intended to promote attractions, municipalities, tourism organizations and festivals across the state. We have received strong responses from a variety of applicants, and Governor Bentley has decided to extend the application period and modify the guidelines accordingly.
Specifically, while we welcome and encourage letters of recommendation, applications will not be disqualified for not having one. If you have already submitted an application there is no need to reapply.
The deadline for applications to be postmarked or emailed will be extended to Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Final decisions will be made by September 30, 2011. Award notifications will be made during the first week of October. Recipients of Alabama Tourism Grants will be required to submit a detailed budget to the Department of Tourism along with a subsequent detailed accounting of expenditures as the funds are used.
We thank you for your work in promoting the State of Alabama and look forward to reviewing all the submitted applications.
Sincerely,
Lee Sentell, Director
Alabama Tourism Department
(below is the original information that went out, along with a pdf document with additional details)
August 4, 2011
Greetings:
The Alabama Legislature, led by budget chairs Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur and Rep. Jim Barton of Mobile, and signed into law by Gov. Robert Bentley, has approved a grant program to assist attractions, municipalities, tourism organizations and festivals in bringing more tourists to Alabama.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for the best potential return on investment. The program is being administered by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Alabama Historical Commission. Groups that explain how the money can be used to increase traffic can request up to $25,000. Applications require a letter of support from a local senator or representative. If the amount requested exceeds the available funds, the amounts distributed may be prorated.
Attached please find a copy of the grant guidelines and application. Additional copies are available for download at the bottom of the homepage of the website www.alabama.travel. Applications should be mailed by Sept. 1. A list of frequently asked questions is included in this package.
Thank you for in advance for your participation in this program.
Legislative Grant.pdf
Greetings
On August 4th, I sent a notice of the Alabama Tourism Grant Program to tourism and festival representatives across the state. These grants are intended to promote attractions, municipalities, tourism organizations and festivals across the state. We have received strong responses from a variety of applicants, and Governor Bentley has decided to extend the application period and modify the guidelines accordingly.
Specifically, while we welcome and encourage letters of recommendation, applications will not be disqualified for not having one. If you have already submitted an application there is no need to reapply.
The deadline for applications to be postmarked or emailed will be extended to Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Final decisions will be made by September 30, 2011. Award notifications will be made during the first week of October. Recipients of Alabama Tourism Grants will be required to submit a detailed budget to the Department of Tourism along with a subsequent detailed accounting of expenditures as the funds are used.
We thank you for your work in promoting the State of Alabama and look forward to reviewing all the submitted applications.
Sincerely,
Lee Sentell, Director
Alabama Tourism Department
(below is the original information that went out, along with a pdf document with additional details)
August 4, 2011
Greetings:
The Alabama Legislature, led by budget chairs Sen. Arthur Orr of Decatur and Rep. Jim Barton of Mobile, and signed into law by Gov. Robert Bentley, has approved a grant program to assist attractions, municipalities, tourism organizations and festivals in bringing more tourists to Alabama.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis for the best potential return on investment. The program is being administered by the Alabama Tourism Department and the Alabama Historical Commission. Groups that explain how the money can be used to increase traffic can request up to $25,000. Applications require a letter of support from a local senator or representative. If the amount requested exceeds the available funds, the amounts distributed may be prorated.
Attached please find a copy of the grant guidelines and application. Additional copies are available for download at the bottom of the homepage of the website www.alabama.travel. Applications should be mailed by Sept. 1. A list of frequently asked questions is included in this package.
Thank you for in advance for your participation in this program.
Legislative Grant.pdf
DEVELOPING LEADERS, BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES
RENAISSANCE MONTGOMERY HOTEL & SPA AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
MONTGOMERY, AL
Defining the Future Brochure (download pdf here)
Who Should Attend:
- Community and Business Leaders
- State and Local Officials
- Economic and Community Developers
- University Professionals
- Community and Regional Planners
- Chamber of Commerce Members
- Anyone Interested in Developing Leaders & Building a Successful Community
Registration Deadline: September 29
Registration: $175 Student Registration: $125
Registration includes:
- Seminars
- Awards Luncheon
- Refreshment Breaks
- Resource Room
Location:
Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
201 Tallapoosa Street Montgomery, AL 36104 334-481-5000
For More Information:
Stacey Bryan, ACE 866-557-0007 info@alabamacommunitiesofexcellence.org
Anne Woodsmall, ACLN 334-844-5332 woodsma@auburn.edu
Thursday, November 3, 2011, 8:30am - 3:30pm
McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
More information available on the RPCGB (www.rpcgb.org) website in the coming weeks.
McWane Science Center, 200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
More information available on the RPCGB (www.rpcgb.org) website in the coming weeks.
For the ATHP Fall Preservation Lyceum Weekend in Mentone, mark your calendar for Friday, November 11- Saturday, November 12 to enjoy Alabama's Appalachian foothills and late 19th century resort sites and homes. Overnight accommodations have been arranged for the Historic Mentone Springs Hotel (circa 1884) and overflow reservations at the Historic Mentone Inn. For reservations at the Mentone Springs Hotel, call 256-634-4040. For the Mentone Inn, call 256-634-4836. Register as a participant in the ATHP Preservation Weekend.
The 2012 Saturday Walking Tours will take place April 7, 14, 21, and 28 with all tours being offered at 10 a.m. The deadline to sign-up as a participating city for the 2012 Saturday Walking Tours is Friday, Sept. 2. This will insure that your city will appear in the Saturday Walking Tours listing in the 2012 Calendar of Events and all other promotional materials. Email Brian.Jones@tourism.alabama.gov by Friday, Sept. 2 to sign-up as a participating city for next April. Please include your city, starting location and a local contact number in the email.
The Alabama Tourism Department's focus on small towns last year has been honored as best promotion by the National Council of State Tourism Directors.
State tourism director Lee Sentell accepted the award Tuesday night at the U.S. Travel Association's Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "The great cooperation from so many community leaders across the state made last year's campaign such a success. I am so proud of our staff and ad agency for creating our most ambitious campaign ever," said Sentell.
This is the third time in the last six years the Alabama Tourism Department has won the top award. Previous awards went to the "Year of Alabama Food" and the "Year of Alabama Arts." Sentell was a featured speaker at the conference and was a finalist for state tourism director of the year which was won by George Zimmerman of Michigan.
The "Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns" promoted the unique charm and hospitality of Alabama communities to visiting tourists. The state tourism agency donated a historic marker to each of the 215 towns that held a special homecoming celebration or festival during the year. Staff members Marilyn Jones Stamps and Brian Jones edited the historic marker text and ordered the markers. Tommy Cauthen produced calendars for the campaign. Luckie & Company advertising agency in Birmingham created ads and commercials for the promotion.
State tourism director Lee Sentell accepted the award Tuesday night at the U.S. Travel Association's Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. "The great cooperation from so many community leaders across the state made last year's campaign such a success. I am so proud of our staff and ad agency for creating our most ambitious campaign ever," said Sentell.
This is the third time in the last six years the Alabama Tourism Department has won the top award. Previous awards went to the "Year of Alabama Food" and the "Year of Alabama Arts." Sentell was a featured speaker at the conference and was a finalist for state tourism director of the year which was won by George Zimmerman of Michigan.
The "Year of Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns" promoted the unique charm and hospitality of Alabama communities to visiting tourists. The state tourism agency donated a historic marker to each of the 215 towns that held a special homecoming celebration or festival during the year. Staff members Marilyn Jones Stamps and Brian Jones edited the historic marker text and ordered the markers. Tommy Cauthen produced calendars for the campaign. Luckie & Company advertising agency in Birmingham created ads and commercials for the promotion.
