PASCO COUNTY, FL  ----  Experience Florida’s Sports Coast, the destination management organization for Pasco County, is launching the 2019-2020 Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program (MMSP) aimed at supporting special event organizers and events that have potential to attract tourists to the destination.  MMSP provides up to $5,000 in funding to expand the overall marketing reach of an event to visitors outside the Tampa Bay region.

“Matching provides a win-win partnership for our destination and event organizers,” said Sports Development and Tourism Program Manager Consuelo Sanchez.  “It’s a great tool to reach new markets while diversifying our visitor profile.”

How to Apply:

• Complete the application form and submit to: cbsanchez@flsportscoast.com by July 21, 2019.
• Accepted applicants must present an oral presentation request for funding to the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on August 21, 2019.
• Once approved by the TDC, the application goes before the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners for final funding approval.

Requirements:

• MMSP requires a dollar-for-dollar match and/or in-kind goods or services
• Maximum allowable match is $5,000
• MMSP funds are for event-related marketing expenditures only
• Marketing dollars must be used to promote outside the Tampa Bay area

To apply for funding, please contact Experience Florida’s Sports Coast at 727.847.8129 or cbsanchez@FLSportsCoast.com.

For more information about the Marketing Matching Sponsorship Program, please visit: bit.ly/FSCMarketingMatching.