Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Promotional and Community Event Grant Application Submitted by Collin County History Museum (PC 25-07) in the Amount of $11,500.00 for the Advertising, Marketing and Promotion of 2025 Events at the Museum.
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: 5: Enhance Quality of Life in McKinney
5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike.
MEETING DATE: January 23, 2025
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Community Development Corporation
CONTACT: Cindy Schneible, President
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Collin County History Museum is requesting a grant in the amount of $11,500 for 2025 events including:
o Night at the Museum on February 15 ($7 per ticket);
o WWE-Launch of Haystack Calhoun’s Exhibit on March 15 ($7 per ticket);
o Wedding Bliss from Days Gone By on June 14 ($25 per ticket);
o Shelby Exhibit on September 15 ($35 per car); and
o Honoring Our Veterans on November 8 (free).
• General admission to the museum remains free.
• Anticipated attendance is 100-300 per event.
• Museum hosts about 600 guests each month.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The mission of the Collin County History Museum is to preserve and honor the past, connect with the present and embrace the future.
• The organization is committed to the collection and preservation of the rich heritage and history of the people and events that helped shape McKinney.
• The exhibit will promote Heritage Tourism in McKinney.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• MCDC’s allocation for Promotional and Community Event grants for FY 25 is $250,000 -- $125,000 for Cycle I applicants and $125,000 for Cycle II applicants.
• MCDC provided a Promotional and Community Event grant in FY 24 in the amount of $13,000 for the advertising, marketing and promotion of the launch of the Created in Collin exhibit and associated events.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
• Application Packet
• Presentation