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Funding sources and amounts which have not yet been secured will be listed separately, in the field(s) directly below. Finally, what changes would occur if the project couldn't be funded? Other Funding* Cl:Jes your organization have, or have you applied for funding from other sources? G Yes () No Funding for which you have applied but not yet secured Funding Source Ellensburg Arts Commission Law and justice council Fred Meyer Amount $1,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $1,000.00 Funding Shortfalls* Matching Funds Percentage Wiat changes would occur if the project couldn't be funded? The Spirit of the west marketing and advertising plan, along with a growing interest in all things "old west" has added to its continued success. We have learned from our customer surveys that increasing ticket prices, downsizing events and programs and charging for what are now free events, all have a negative impact on this festival and its attendance. We also continued to hear from vendors that booth fees need to stay at a reasonable and affordable price for them to continue to be able to travel and set up for this event. If the Spirit of the West budget was unable to fund the continued expansion of our marketing and advertising plan through our budgeted amount, it would be necessary to reevaluate our free programs and concerts that we offer and either downsize the festival or completely eliminate those free events that are available to the public. There are many pieces to the Spirit of the West budget which includes not only all the entertainment offered, but also the free children's events, the workshops, demonstrations, presentations and exhibits, the fiddle contest, and our Stampede program which includes school assemblies and our ambassador, Miss Spirit of the West. With increasing fees and charges we are attempting to save money by leaving the CWU concert hall as a venue, but have added an extra day to the festival 1Mth our western fashion show on Thursday evening which we would hope to receive 100% of that expense from the Lodging Tax. Our goal is to meet our annual budget by keeping costs down yet still retain customer satisfaction, keep attendees returning to the event each year and have those attendees sharing the event 1Mth others via word of mouth and social media. The spirit of the West remains a work in progress to find the right combination of venues, ticketed and free events, entertainers and ticketing pricing that will please our customers and keep them coming all with in budget. 2500 character lirrit. 1227.54 % This field will auto fill with the correct percentage based on your input to budget section below . 91 Project Budget Overview Please complete budget for this projecUproposal. If your agency operates independently of this project application it may not be necessary to submit the entire agency budget. You must submit a budget which specifically pertains to the project/event for which you are requesting funding and adheres to the basic budget format shown below. The budget must include anticipated revenues, expenditures, and any potential profit or loss. For projects/events which are ongoing for more than one (1) year, please also submit actuals from the previous three (3) years of operations (need not be consecutive) for the projecUproposal if applicable. For any claimed in-kind contributions valued at $500 or more and related to marketing/advertising, you must submit verifying documentation which assures the contribution will be provided. For instance, if you are claiming in-kind contributions in the form of advertising match, a binding contract itemizing the matching value and