LT2026-015 CLE ELUM ROUNDUP FINAL

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8| Funding Response 8.1: Does your organization have, or have you applied for funding from other sources?* Response 8.2a: If not, please explain why not.* Response 8.3: What changes will be made if funding for your request is not available or recommended?* Matching Funds Percentage 9| Project Budget Overview Please complete budget for this project/proposal. 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 project/proposal 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 obligating each party must be provided. ATTENTION: In an effort to allow an adequate level of flexibility for all applicants, not all fields in the budget portion are required to be filled before this form is submitted. Providing all applicable data is your responsibility, failure to do so will potentially jeopardize your application's chance for review. Response 7.10: Please explain your methodology.* Please explain. In 2025, attendance was tracked by direct count. Barcoded tickets were sold and zip codes for purchasers were recorded at time of sale. Tickets were scanned at the gate for entry. Additionally, we collected accommodation information by direct ask regarding overnight stay, residency, and accommodations at time of ticket sale. We did the same during vendor, contestant and volunteer registration. In 2025 we had 2001 overall attendance for Friday and Saturday performances. 610 were from outside of Kittitas County and of those 229 were from outside of WA state. 582 attendees utilized overnight lodging (hotel/motel, RV/camping, or vacation rental). Using the 2.5 people per pd lodging night multiplier would make a total of 233 paid nights. 2026 overall attendance is based on projected seating capacity and contestant growth expected. We utilized actual and percentage growth based 2019-2025 to project 2026, as we anticipate a similar demographic.In 2026 overall attendance is based on projected seating capacity and contestant growth expected. We utilized actual and percentage growth based 2019- 2024 to project 2026, as we anticipate a similar demographic. 2500 character limit Application Questions: Part 5 Yes No The Roundup has not applied for other funding sources at this time. However, we will continue to pursue sponsorship, donor, and membership funding and seek grants that become available in order to support our mission. 2500 character limit We have significantly reviewed and revised our budget however, there are certain aspects of rodeo we can not compromise and in order to grow we have to offer the best for the contestants, stock, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, fans as they are all our patrons. In order to become self-sustaining we have to work through some continued venue challenges with seating. This is being addressed and plans being made however the funding is substantial and takes time to put in place. \We truly believe that we are an asset to the community and that we help to influence out-of-town tourists not only for our event but indirectly when people return to Kittitas County because of their experiences while attending the Cle Elum Roundup. 2500 character limit. 892.46 This field will auto fill with the correct percentage based on your input to budget section below.