The Ybor City Development Corporation (YCDC) is now accepting applications for its annual Special Events Co-Sponsorship Program. This grant program is designed to assist the funding of new or existing special events happening in the District’s CRA-1 area (pictured below) between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018. The events must address one of the following components to be considered for funding:

• Reinforce Ybor City’s cultural roots and/or historical attributes;
• Be family-oriented and attract daytime/early evening crowds;
• Maintain and improve Ybor City’s traditional events;
• Celebrate the arts; and,
• Promote Ybor City’s 2017 holiday season to include a parade, festival or other activity.

To download an application, please visit www.tampagov.net/YCDC or pick up an application at:

Ybor City Development Corporation
2015 E. 7th Avenue
Tampa, FL 33605

All completed applications must be received at the YCDC office by Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. (No exceptions.)

For more information about this program, please contact Brenda Thrower with the Ybor City Development Corporation at (813) 274-7917 or email at Brenda.thrower@tampagov.net.