The Cowichan Valley Regional District is offering up to $3,000 to help local sports organizations sponsor events that boost sports tourism in the region.
The CVRD says the Sports Tourism Event Grant funding can support a Vancouver Island, Provincial or National event that brings people into the Cowichan Valley.
The grants range from $500 to $3,000 per event application, but the CVRD says it will consider providing additional funding for larger-scale events.
Applications for the STEG program are being accepted until October 1st for events that will take place between January 1st and June 30th of next year.
The goal is to attract multi-day events that will boost the local sport tourism economy and promote a healthy, active lifestyle.
The events must use local facilities and services, and have a direct, local economic impact.
More information can be found at the Cowichan Valley Regional District website.
