Tourism Development

Starting in January, Mocksville Tourism Developmental Authority (MTDA) welcomes proposals for Special Projects/Events Funding from area organizations, both profit and not- for-profit designed to attract visitors to Downtown Mocksville.

Applications are available to complete online below, or you may download and print a hard copy to submit and mail to:

Mocksville Tourism Development Authority
171 S. Clement Street
Mocksville, NC 27028

The deadline to submit applications is March 6, 2026.

If you have any questions, please call 336-753-6705 or email Jeannette Pitts at jpitts@mocksvillenc.gov.

Request for Special Project/Event Funding Form

Mocksville Tourism Development Authority (MTDA) welcomes proposals for special projects and events funding from area organizations, both profit and not-for-profit, that are designed for the purpose of attracting visitors to DOWNTOWN MOCKSVILLE.

Any organization wishing to request funding support from Mocksville Tourism must complete the Special Project Funding Request Form and the Budget Form. These forms must be submitted to Mocksville Tourism NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6th, 2026. Applications received after the grant cycle is closed will be considered in the next grant cycle in the FOLLOWING FISCAL YEAR.

Mocksville Tourism Board has requested that each applicant present a five-minute presentation of their proposal on March 17th at 5:30 p.m. Applications will be reviewed and considered at the next Mocksville Tourism Board Meeting scheduled in May.

Applicant hereby accepts the conditions as set forth in the Policy of MTDA Special Projects/Events Grant. (See below.)

1. Applicant must provide copies of all invoices for this event/project. Invoices must show that grant funds are used for the promotion of tourism that will attract out-of-town visitors generating an increase of lodging facilities, recreational facilities, business establishments and restaurants. I understand the above conditions and policy and agree to abide by the same, as a condition for receiving funds from Mocksville Tourism Development Authority.
2. Once your event/ project is completed, please submit an accounting of the grant funds received for your request, including all invoices and cancelled checks showing how the grant funds were spent. The accounting is due within 60 days of the completion of the project/event.
3. Grant funds should be used only for expenses directly related to public relations and promotion of Mocksville. Grant funding may not be used for any operational costs including but not limited to salaries, rent, insurance, etc., nor may it be used for maintenance, facilities or grounds.
4. Applications indicating matching funds on a dollar-for-dollar or greater basis are encouraged and may determine project funding.
5. I further acknowledge that any funds received by MTDA must be used within the calendar year as they are allocated and if funds are not used, and a project is not carried out in full, Tourism reserves the right to refuse funding in subsequent years while also requiring the return of unused funds.
6. If grant is approved and you receive funds but are not able to host the event due to unforeseen circumstances, you must refund the amount approved within the same calendar year. Please Submit a letter to MTDA stating funds will be used for same approved event within the same calendar year.
7. The undersigned hereby certifies they have reviewed the attached grant application and understand the grant funding requirements stated therein.
8. Mail the completed application to the attention of Jeannette Pitts at the address listed above.
9. Grant recipients are encouraged to add the Mocksville Tourism logo approval/support to any printed media. Email jpitts@mocksvillenc.gov to request the MTDA logo.