Columbus, OH — The application deadline for the USTA’s Matching Funds Grant program for fairs is midnight, May 2.

Applications are available on the Fairs section of the USTA website.

Once the application is received, an email confirmation will be sent to the contact person as submitted on the application cover sheet. If you have not received an email confirmation, your submission was not received.

Please note that in order for your application to be considered complete, it must include:

• Filled out application cover sheet
• Typed marketing plan, between 250-1,000 words
• Typed budget, including your total applicable expenses and details how much you are requesting from the USTA (max. $1,000)
• Copies of quotes
• Proposed copy/draft ad, to ensure that 75 percent of the marketing efforts focus on harness racing

A promotional item reimbursement program is also available to assist fairs in purchasing items for grandstand giveaways. To receive reimbursement, up to $1,000 per requestor, send the Promotional Item Reimbursement cover sheet, a copy of the paid invoice and a photo of the item with a harness horse on it to jessica.schroeder@ustrotting.com. Funding for this program is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions about the Matching Funds Grant can be directed to Jessica Schroeder at 614.224.2291, x3212.