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2026 Legislative Event Grants are tourism promotion grants from the Alabama Tourism Department that fund festivals and community events attracting visitors to Alabama. The grants support events that enhance tourism, strengthen local economies, and highlight the state's cultural and historical assets. House-sponsored grants are $2,600 per event and Senate-sponsored grants are $3,900 per event.
Eligible applicants are municipalities or local nonprofits endorsed by their legislative delegations. Applications must be submitted in coordination with the sponsoring legislator. Events from prior years demonstrate a track record of repeat funding for qualifying seasonal and community events.
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# Baldwin County Commission Legislation Details (With Text) > File #: Version: 126-0530 > Status: Type: Consent Passed > File created: In control: 2/24/2026 Baldwin County Commission Regular > On agenda: Final action: 3/3/2026 3/3/2026 > Title: Submission of Alabama Tourism Department 2026 Legislative Event Grant Application > Indexes: Attachments: 1. Email from BCLD dated 20260219, 2. 2026 Legislative Event Grant App, 3.
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> Baldwin County Commission Regular 3/3/2026 1 Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting From: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History Submitted by: Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History ______________________________________________________________________ Submission of Alabama Tourism Department 2026 Legislative Event Grant Application Approve the submittal of the Alabama Tourism Department 2026 Legislative Event Grant Application by Archives and History Department staff, on behalf of the Baldwin County Commission, requesting grant funds for the Christmas Lights Drive Through Display (November 30, 2026 - December 23, 2026) .
Background: The Alabama Tourism Department offers Tourism Event Grants to assist municipalities and nonprofit organizations in promoting events that attract visitors to the state. These grants provide funding support for festivals and community events that enhance tourism, strengthen local economies, and highlight Alabama’s unique cultural and historical assets.
On February 19, 2026, staff received an email from Monica English, Legislative Delegation Clerk, congratulating the Baldwin County Commission’s Department of Archives and History for being selected as a finalist for a $3,900. 00 tourism grant sponsored by Senator Chris Elliott. The completed application must be submitted no later than March 17, 2026.
The fall events at the Baldwin County Bicentennial Park are among the premier seasonal attractions in North Baldwin County.
These events serve as a strategic marketing initiative for the park, showcasing its natural beauty, historical significance, and local culture while drawing visitors from Baldwin County Commission Printed on 3/17/2026 Page 1 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #: 26-0530, Version: 1surrounding communities and throughout the region.
Through enhanced promotion and continued investment, these events contribute to increased tourism, community engagement, and economic activity in North Baldwin County . Previous Commission action/date: August 5, 2025 - Accepted the 2025 Tourism Grant in the amount of $7,800.
00 from the Alabama Tourism Department for the Baldwin County Commission (Department of Archives and History) to assist with expenses involved with Olde Time Days at Bicentennial Park (October 4, 2025) and the Christmas Drive-Thru Light Shows (December 1-23, 2025); and authorized the Chairman and Felisha Anderson, Director of Archives and History, to execute the Letter of Understanding and any grant-related items.
Total cost of recommendation: Incoming Revenue Budget line item(s) to be used: 106-51907-51502 Commission Sponsored Events If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents? Reviewed/approved by: N/A Is advertising required for this recommendation?
N/A If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Admin - NOA email to Felisha Anderson. If grant is awarded, an item for funds acceptance will be submitted along with any agreements and related documents for Commission approval.
cc: Roger Rendleman, Beth Hodges, Wanda Gautney, Tara Hazelbaker, Christie Bezoari, Brian Underwood, Katrina Taylor Baldwin County Commission Printed on 3/17/2026 Page 2 of 3 powered by Legistar™ File #: 26-0530, Version: 1 Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Additional instructions/notes: If awarded, Katrina Taylor to enter the Grant award into MUNIS.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities or local nonprofits endorsed by legislative delegations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.