PCPA, rodeo, other groups get SM chamber grants

By Santa Ynez Valley Star Staff · Tue Mar 17 2020

Staff Report The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Bureau has announced recipients in the first of two 2018 grant cycles to help nonprofit organizations with marketing help to reach target visitor markets. Nearly $22,000 was awarded to nine local nonprofit organizations that submitted applications, including the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Pacific Conservatory Theatre (PCPA). “Our Special Projects Grant sponsorship program is funded by the Visitor Bureau in order to support events, projects and attractions that strengthen our economy and generate overnight stays in local hotels,” said Jennifer Harrison, bureau director. Recipients for the first cycle of grants in 2018 are: