FORT WALTON BEACH — May 1 is the deadline to request funding for marketing events in Okaloosa County's next budget year.
The county's Tourist Department recently adopted a Local Event Marketing Funding program. Those interested in requesting funding for an event occurring between Oct. 1, 2015 and Sept. 30, 2016 must attend one of these educational sessions:
•10 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 18, Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
•2-4 p.m. April 2, Emerald Coast Convention Center, 1250 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach
Potential applicants will receive instruction on funding guidelines, Emerald Coast logo requirements, authorized uses, funding levels, and the application and payment processes.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Application deadline set for Okaloosa's new Local Event Marketing Funding Program