Agencies that wish to seek funding from the City of Midland's budget for the 2015-2016 fiscal year may apply now through Tuesday, March 31.
Each year, the City of Midland budgets funds for promotion of tourism and the hotel industry, promotion of city growth and development, and other activities that are an extension of city services. Nineteen agencies are currently receiving funding through this process. Past recipients of such funds include the Commemorative Air Force, Arts Council of Midland, Midland Convention and Visitors Bureau, Midland College's Business and Economic Development Center, Teen Court and Permian Basin Community Centers of Midland.
Current applications are for funding in the budget year beginning Oct. 1, 2015. Hotel/motel and city development-related funding requests are reviewed by citizen advisory boards.
Information about applying for this funding can be found on the city's website.
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