CREA Event Grants

CREA Funding of Local Events

Each year, the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association grants funds to Cortez community events for marketing and advertising assistance and promotion guidance.

CREA focuses on annual events presented by local businesses and organizations that help to drive retail and business revenues within Cortez. Our support helps presenters grow event attendance by using targeted marketing strategies to draw locals and visitors to our community.

Applications for CREA Marketing & Advertising Support Grants for each upcoming calendar year are ACCEPTED ANNUALLY OCTOBER 1 – 31. Grant recipients are NOTIFIED BY DECEMBER 31.

Are you a local business or organization interested in applying?
Check out our CREA Event Grant Application HERE.
Note: Annual submission window is October 1-31.

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The City of Cortez offers several grant programs for local businesses including the Cortez Business Beautification Grant, art-based 81321 Launch and the Cortez Graffiti Clean Up Grant. Check out the individual Grant details and applications to see how these City of Cortez initiatives can help your business.

The City of Cortez Community Support Grant Program is specifically for non-profit organizations that preserve or enrich the health, education, welfare, and fitness of the community. Visit the City of Cortez for application process and details.

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