After an award

What is expected of participants?

Approved applicants must complete the funded project as promised, follow bidding and distribution rules, and document the work.

Project responsibilities

Complete the approved project

The project was approved based on the application. Complete it as described during the project year, January 1 through December 31. If the organization cannot fulfill all or part of its contract, contact the CVB and Sedalia Area Tourism Commission as soon as possible.

Obtain approval for modifications

Report any modification in writing to the CVB and Sedalia Area Tourism Commission before incurring the changed expense. Explain the reason for the change. A modification cannot increase the total funding approved in the application.

Obtain three bids for costs over $3,000

For competitively bid purchases such as printing and production, obtain three bids using consistent specifications. Bids may be written or gathered by telephone and must be summarized on the Bid Record submitted with the application.

Accept the lowest bid unless there is a strong reason to select another bidder. If another bid is selected, include a written explanation with the reimbursement request.

Advertising and distribution

Advertise at least 50 miles away

Radio, television, and newspaper advertising must place 85% of circulation outside a 50-mile radius and use outlets licensed outside the immediate market. An individual billboard must be outside the 50-mile radius. For a multiple-billboard project, at least 85% of the billboards must be outside that radius.

Distribute materials at least 50 miles away

A substantial portion—85%—of funded direct mail, brochures, calendars, flyers, and similar products must be distributed more than 50 miles from Sedalia.

Proof of performance

Provide samples of funded products

Submit the following items with the Request for Reimbursement unless the CVB expressly waives the requirement.

Print advertisements

Submit an original tear sheet showing the publication name and date. If the tear sheet does not show both, include the complete publication.

Brochures and printed materials

Submit finished products and a statement describing how they were distributed.

Television advertisements

Submit a digital copy of the completed advertisement.

Radio advertisements

Submit a digital audio copy of the completed advertisement.

Billboards and booths

Submit a photograph of the finished product. For billboards, include the exact location.

Research

Submit a copy of the completed report.

Website projects

Provide the web address of the finished website.

Eligible specialty items

Submit finished samples and a statement describing the distribution plan.