'Visit Cheyenne' is now accepting applications in 2015 that, in the past, has helped to provide marketing assistance to tourism-related events and business opportunities. Marketing Grant applications are not being accepted by 'Visit Cheyenne" in 2015. This program has helped promote many popular downtown events such as: Cheyenne Ribfest, 17th Street Arts Festival and the Pine Bluffs Rodeo.

If you are considering applying for the grant, you should do so quickly as you have to submit them to 'Visit Cheyenne' not later than January 31, 2015.

The intent of the program is to provide marketing assistance to tourism-related events that create overnight stays in the local lodging properties.

For more information about applying for the grant, contact Jill Pope at 307-778-3133 or you may also email her at jill@cheyenne.org.

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