The Starkville Visitors and Convention Council is accepting applications to the Sponsorship Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to fund tourism and community development projects that positively impact the City of Starkville and Oktibbeha County’s economy. There are three (3) categories of the Starkville VCC Sponsorship Grant Program: Sponsored Programs - All organizations, events, or programs applying for the first time; having received funding for one or two consecutive years; having received funding for non-consecutive years; or that have been denied for the Sustaining Grant or Dues categories should apply in the Sponsored Programs category. Sustaining Grants - Organizations, events, or programs are eligible for the Sustaining Grant category if they have received three (3) consecutive years of funding from the Starkville VCC. If approved for the Sustaining Grant category, organizations, events, or programs will receive a commitment of dedicated funding for a three (3) year period. Dues - Dues collecting organizations are eligible for the Dues category if they have received three (3) consecutive years of funding from the Starkville VCC. If approved for the Dues category, organizations, events, or programs will receive a commitment of dedicated funding for a three (3) year period. Previously funded programs and events include: Starkville Community Day Mississippi Horse Park Starkville Area Arts Council Starkville Central Neighborhood Foundation Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum Starkville-MSU Symphony Starkville Community Theater Starkville Soccer Association No has been noted; the application form is currently available. 8/24