by Jessica Schroeder, USTA Outreach & Membership Enrichment Coordinator

Columbus, OH — The deadline is approaching for the USTA’s Matching Funds Grant program for fairs. Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday (May 1).

The USTA will cover half, up to $1,000, of a fair’s marketing budget, if approved. The PDF application, guidelines, examples of winning proposals and other idea starters are available on the Matching Funds Grant page of the fairs section of the USTA website.

Since its inception in 2006, the program has given funding to 88 different fairs and horsemen’s groups. Questions about the program can be directed to Jessica Schroeder at 877.800.8782, ex. 3212, or jessica.schroeder@ustrotting.com.