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Lodger's Tax Local Event Marketing Grant

The purpose of this grant is to support marketing expenses for local events that drive tourism and improve the quality of life in Durango. Funding is intended to help events reach wider audiences, attract visitors, and generate economic benefits for the community. The Local Event Marketing Grant (LEMG) program is funded by Durango’s lodgers’ tax, as approved by voters through the following ballot language of Resolution No. R-2022-37

 


Important Dates:

Round 1
For events January to April 2026

  • Application Opens: November 7th, 2025
  • Application Closes: December 7th, 2025
  • Award Notifications:  January 7th, 2026
  • Reimbursement Forms Due: June 7th, 2026


Round 2
​For events taking place from March to December 2026​

  • Application Opens: January 5th, 2026
  • Application Closes: January 31st, 2026
  • Award Notifications:  March 4th, 2026
  • Reimbursement Forms Due: November 30th, 2026


Round 3
​For events taking place from mid-July to December 2026​

  • Application Opens: May 1st
  • Application Closes: May 31st
  • Award Notifications:  July 8th
  • Reimbursement Forms Due: November 30th