Resort Tax Funding
FY23 FUNDING APPLICATIONS
The Big Sky Resort Area District is accepting Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) for the FY23 (7/1/22-6/30/23) funding cycle beginning on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Approved applicants will be invited to complete Project Applications beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
How To Apply For Resort Tax Funding
If your organization or its programming is located within the boundaries of the Big Sky Resort Area District and it provides a service, program, or project that provides for the public health, safety, and welfare of the greater Big Sky Resort Area District community, you may apply for Resort Tax funding.
As required by law, an applicant must be a legal entity formed under the laws of the State of Montana. The applicant must be “an entity” that is capable of both “legally and practically” carrying out the purpose of the allocation and located within the Big Sky Resort Area District. The applicant must be a governmental unit, corporation, or limited partnership with the capability of being legally bound by an agreement.
LOIs and supporting documents must be completed using the online portal and must be submitted by Tuesday, February 15, 2022, to be considered for an invitation to complete a Project Application. Project Applications and supporting documents must be completed using the online portal beginning Tuesday, March 1st, and must be submitted by Thursday, March 31, 2022, to be considered for funding.
NEW for FY23! – Sponsors must submit and complete an LOI by February 15 in order to be invited to complete a Project Application(s).
- January 31, 2022 @ 9:30am – Application Training Session*
- February 1, 2022 – LOI’s Available
- February 1, 2022 @ 3:00pm – Application Training Session*
- February 15, 2022 – LOI Deadline
- March 1, 2022 – Project Applications Available
- March 31, 2022 – Project Application Deadline
- June 6, 2022 @ 5:30pm – Application Review Meeting #1
- June 9, 2022 @ 5:30pm – Application Review Meeting #2
*Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a group application training session or a one-on-one consultation. To schedule a one-on-one application consultation please contact Jenny@ResortTax.org.
FY22 Funding Awards
Over the course of 2 meetings held on June 7th & 10th, the District’s locally elected Board reviewed project applications from 26 sponsoring organizations. After hearing public comment the board awarded funding on June 10th for 47 projects. A total of $7,057,754 was awarded in addition to the 1% for Infrastructure commitment of $2,716,875 for FY22. Review FY22 funding awards and project applications below. Recordings of the meetings can be viewed HERE.
Historical Resort Tax Funding Information
View funding history here
Information for Resort Tax Award Recipients
If your organization was awarded Resort Tax funding, you may submit payment requests when an Award Orientation has been completed, an Award Contract has been signed, and you have completed the Post Award Follow Up Form. Requests are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month and organizations can expect to receive payment within 7-10 days of processing. Instructions, expectations, and guidelines for submitting Payment Requests can be viewed HERE [pdf].
Other Questions
Visit our Resort Tax Funding FAQ’s for more common questions and answers or contact the Resort Tax office.