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What is the TBID?
The Engine Behind Sidney’s Event Growth.
The Sidney Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) is a vital resource for event organizers aiming to make a significant impact. Established under Montana state law in 2007, Sidney’s TBID focuses on enhancing tourism through strategic marketing and event support within the city.
The TBID is funded by a $1.50 assessment on each occupied hotel room night in Sidney. These funds are reinvested into the community to promote tourism, support events, and market Sidney as a premier destination for travelers and event planners alike.
Mission & Objectives
The primary mission of the TBID is to generate overnight stays in Sidney’s lodging facilities by:
Marketing conventions and shows that benefit local tourism.
Promoting Sidney to the travel industry to attract visitors.
Recruiting major sporting events to enhance local tourism.
Funding Opportunities
Put Your Event on the Map with Our Help.
Event organizers can apply for TBID grants to assist with:
- Marketing and promotional activities.
- Event planning and execution costs.
- Other expenses that align with the TBID’s mission to increase tourism.
Stay in Sidney
Sidney’s hotels offer clean, comfortable rooms, friendly service, and convenient access to dining, shopping, and the Yellowstone River. Visitors will find reliable amenities and genuine hospitality that make travel easy, from early check-ins for tournament teams to quiet stays for business travelers and road-trippers.
Qualifications & Rules
Your Part in the Partnership
To qualify for funding, your event must demonstrate a proven or qualified ability to generate, track, and report hotel-motel room nights and economic impact to Sidney. Funding will be based on current available TBID Resources.
If your event is selected, you agree to the following rules and regulations:
- The words Sidney, Montana must be spelled out in its entirety on all marketing materials.
- The TBID Banner must be displayed at your event.
- Printed Materials: All printed materials must include the TBID Logo and an acknowledgement of grant (“Produced with support from Sidney TBID funds.”)
- Print Advertising: All print ads should be coded to provide a means of evaluation through inquiry tracking. Copies of ads with original invoices must be provided. Target audiences must be a minimum of 120 miles away from Sidney.
- Online Advertising: Clicks from all online ads shall be monitored with the ability to report statistics. If purchasing online advertising (like an online newpaper ad), target must be a minimum of 120 miles from Sidney.
- Television and Radio Advertising: When appropriate, the words Sidney, Montana shall be stated on all audio tracks produced that include speaking. An affidavit of media buy shall be on file at the organization upon completion of the project. A copy of the audio/video tape shall be on file at the organization.
- Wrap Up Report: You agree to provide a wrap-up report and samples of produced pieces to the TBID Board of Directors upon completion (within 45 days) of event/convention closure.
- Photography: You must provide at least one (1) digital high-resolution photograph of the event.
How to Apply
We are pleased you are interested in applying for Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) funding. To begin, please fill out the form below a minimum of 60 days prior to your event. Grant applications will be reviewed by the TBID Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled board meeting and notification of request will be sent within five (5) business days. Presentation meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Please call 406-433-1916 for the location of the next meeting.