by Jessica Schroeder, U.S. Trotting Association Assistant Fair Liaison

Columbus, OH — Applications for the Matching Funds Grant are due Friday, April 15.

Started in 2006, the Matching Funds Grant Program awards up to $2,500 to county fairs, horsemen’s associations and colt circuits to support a marketing program to promote harness racing on the county fair level. Applicants are required to put up as much money as they are requesting from the USTA, either with cash or in-kind donations.

For more information, applications and eligible expenses guidelines, visit http://fairs.ustrotting.com/funds.cfm.

Applications should be sent in to: USTA Matching Funds Grant, c/o Jessica Schroeder, 750 Michigan Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215.

No late postmarked applications will be accepted.