WFEA Central Washington Chapter: Hear how you can best apply to receive funds from this grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce

A seminar you won’t want to miss!

Many Central washington events will receive funding from this $3.5 million Festivals & Events grant

Hear how you can best apply to receive funds from this grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce

June 9, 2022

hotel windrow, ellensburg

complimentary lunch will be served

12:00 PM

Incredible News: A Report on $3.5 Million Being Made Available to the State’s Event Organizers

12:10 – 12:50 PM

The Washington State Department of Commerce is making $3.5 million available this summer specifically for festival and events like the ones you produce in communities with a population of 100,000 or less. WFEA and ArtsWA will be administering this fund – we want to go over how to apply for the grant and what will be important to grant reviewers. The intent is to make these funds available to as many events as possible – hear up to date details at this seminar!

How to Put on a Financially Sustainable Event Surrounded by Uncertainty

12:50 PM – 1:30 PM

Like most other events in the U.S., most festivals and events in the State of Washington have had to postpone or cancel several of their events during COVID-19. Learn what events are doing to cut back on expenses and to generate revenue, especially through sponsorship.

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director Washington Festivals and Events