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Edwardsville Special Events Grant Program is a grant from City of Edwardsville, IL that supports nonprofit organizations hosting free community events in Edwardsville. Grants reimburse up to $8,000 in marketing costs and municipal fees for events held between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027.
Eligible expenses include advertising in broadcast, web, and regional print media; printing and design of promotional materials; and event-related municipal charges for public safety, public works, police, fire, and parks services. Past recipients have included sporting events, children's exhibits, festivals, and cultural gatherings. Funds are disbursed as reimbursement after the event.
The application deadline is March 2, 2026.
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Special Events Grant Available to Support New, Returning Activities Posted on December 18, 2025 The City of Edwardsville is once again offering a Special Events Grant Program to support organizations looking to host free events for the enjoyment and benefit of the community. The program was established to help offset costs and boost the economic impact of community events that take place in Edwardsville.
This round of Special Events Grants can be used to cover marketing costs and municipal fees incurred in hosting events held between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027. “Edwardsville is a year-round destination, thanks in part to the many fun and creative events that take place here,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “We hope this grant program can be the spark for new events while also growing some existing activities.
That kind of vibrancy benefits our businesses and our community as a whole. ” Any nonprofit organization marketing an event to attract visitors to Edwardsville may apply for a Special Events Grant. The maximum grant allowed is $8,000.
The deadline to apply for the grants is March 2, 2026. Past grant recipients have included sporting events, children’s exhibits, festivals and gatherings aimed at showcasing history, fresh produce and crafts, cultural awareness and more. Grant funds are disbursed as a reimbursement after the event has been hosted.
They may be used in a variety of ways, including for costs associated with event advertising and promotional campaigns in media such as broadcast, web and regional print distribution; for printing, design and distribution of promotional pieces; and for event-related municipal charges from the City of Edwardsville for public safety, public works, police, fire and parks services.
More information, along with an online and printable application, is available at the City’s Special Events Grant Program page: www. cityofedwardsville. com/specialeventsgrant Questions about the Special Events Grant Program can be directed to James Arnold, the City’s Economic & Community Development director, at 618-692-7533 or via email at jarnold@cityofedwardsville.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations marketing events to attract visitors to Edwardsville Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $8,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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