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To amend Resolution 392-25 to reflect corrections to the timeline and budget of the Sullivan County and the Sullivan County Visitors Association Tourism Grant Program (TSEG)
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 392-25
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature (“Legislature”) is committed to supporting successful tourism programming events; and
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) had previously adopted the Sullivan County & Sullivan County Visitors Association Tourism Grant Program (“TSEG”) and guidelines as proposed by the Sullivan County Visitors Association (“SCVA”); and
WHEREAS, the TSEG guidelines must be updated to reflect a corrected timeline with applications opening on November 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the TSEG guidelines must also be updated to reflect a corrected budget in accordance with the funding approved by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, all other guidelines will remain unchanged.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby amends the timeline of the Sullivan County & Sullivan County Visitors Association Tourism Grant Program as follows:
Applications Open November 1, 2025
Informational Sessions conducted November 10 to November 20, 2025
Applications Dues on December 16, 2025
Awards Announced January 15, 2026
Funds Distributed March 2026
Reports Due within 60 days post-project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget for TSEG is also amended to reflect the following amounts:
Roomnight-Focused Grants: 60% of Allocation, Budget Cap $180,000
Arts & Culture Enhancement: 15% of Allocation, Budget Cap $45,000
Hamlet & Micro-Brand Grants: 10% of Allocation, Budget Cap $30,000
Events & Festivals Support: 15% of Allocation, Budget Cap $45,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other terms of Resolution 392-25 shall remain unchanged.