Quinte West organizations will be getting some financial assistance through the approval of tourism fund grants.
Quinte West Council approved seven of 14 accepted applications at its meeting on Wednesday to fit into a $30,000 budget for the Tourism Development Funding stream.
The accepted applications included requests from multiple sport fishing events including the MLF Bass Tournament and Quinte Walleye Festival which received $5,000 each, the BaitFuel Fishing Tour which recieved $3,500, and Ontario B.A.S.S. Nation which recieved $7500.
Other funding included $4,000 for Seven Paddles Kayak Rentals, $2000 for Dirty Soles Trail Running, and $2000 for the Trenton Dragon Boat Festival. The Trenton Dragon Boat Festival and Dirty Soles Trail Running were also given advertising space in the Quinte West Discovery Guide.
The full report, including rejected requests can be seen at this link.
