Local non-profit groups and event organizers have until 5 p.m. Friday to submit applications for Starkville Convention and Visitors Bureau's annual sponsorship grants.
The yearly SCVB awards are given to establish long-term, self-supporting tourism and community development projects that boost the city's and county's economy and improve its quality of life.
Winning applications may receive up to three years of financial support, and then projects have the opportunity to transition into receiv
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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