Oconee PRT Commission Reviewing ATAX Grant Applications

The deadline for Accommodations Tax grant applications to be submitted to the Oconee County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Commission was this past Monday, and a baker’s dozen of requests were submitted.

Yesterday, the commission reviewed the inquiries and will vote on them at their next meeting, which is coming up on Thursday, August 25th. Among the applicants seeking approval are:

1. City of Seneca – advertising 13 th annual Half Marathon & 5K – $15,000.00
2. Devil’s Fork State Park – standard site impact pad restoration- $20,234.81
3. Discover Upcountry Carolina Association – advertising – $20,000.00
4. Downtown Seneca Merchants Association – advertising – $1,065.00
5. Eagles Nest Art Center – advertising – $2,000.00
6. Lake Hartwell Country – advertising – $10,000.00
7. Main Street Walhalla – organize & implement “Walhalla Wonderland” (events in
December 2022) – $9,000.00
8. Oconee County Chamber of Commerce – staffing for Visitor Information Center
$15,000.00
9. The Foothills Agricultural Resource Marketing Center – installation of safety lighting –
$10,000.00
10. The Foothills Farmstead – rebuild three (3) chimneys of farmhouse – $4,500.00
11. Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail – promotion of UHQT (rack cards & website) & interpretive
signage – $2,023.00
12. Walhalla Oktoberfest – advertising – $7,000.00
13. Walhalla Performing Arts Center – advertising fall & winter 2022 season – $10,000.00

Next meeting date is November 17, 2022, in County Council Chambers beginning at 12:00 pm.

Grants for the Spring cycle will be due Wednesday, February 15, 2023, by 3:00 pm.