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Turkey Smoke Grant Program

Introducing the Turkey Smoke Grant Program
Presented by the National Turkey Federation (NTF), the Turkey Smoke Grant Program supports BBQ competitions in creating or expanding Turkey Smoke ancillary categories. This initiative promotes turkey as a versatile, year-round protein, ensuring its place as a star on the BBQ circuit.

Program Overview
The Turkey Smoke Grant Program is designed to elevate turkey in BBQ competitions nationwide. By supporting event organizers, we aim to showcase turkey’s versatility across BBQ styles and regions while encouraging year-round consumption.

Why Turkey Smoke?

  • –Increase Visibility: Highlight turkey as a key BBQ protein.
  • –Support BBQ Events: Help organizers create engaging and successful Turkey Smoke categories.
  • –Year-Round Appeal: Position turkey as perfect for every occasion, not just the holidays.

Grant Highlights

  • –Funding: $2,500 per event.
  • –Eligibility: Open to BBQ competitions nationwide.
  • –Flexibility: Tailor the Turkey Smoke category to fit your event’s structure and audience using your competition’s ancillary category rules.

What’s Included?
Each grant recipient receives funding for marketing, infrastructure, and prize money, plus a “Turkey Smoke in a Box” kit featuring:

  • -Branded trophies (1st-3rd place)
  • -Large vinyl banner
  • -Sticker packs, koozies, and more!

How to Apply
Organizers can apply easily online by providing:

  • -Event details and projected participation.
  • -Proposed budget and fund allocation.
  • -Supporting documents like permits and letters of support.

Application Deadline: Submit your application by January 17, 2025.

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FAQs
Q: Who can apply?
A: Any BBQ competition nationwide, especially larger events looking to spotlight turkey.

Q: What are the criteria that you will use to determine which events you support?
A: NTF will choose recipients based on a combination of all of the following criteria:

  • Scale and Commitment
  • Event Size and Reach
  • Past Success
  • Community Engagement
  • Promotion of Turkey

Q: How are funds distributed?
A: Grants are disbursed upfront upon approval to help organizers plan their Turkey Smoke category.

Q: What are the post-event requirements?
A: Share photos and winner details within 24 hours and complete a post-event survey within 7 days.

Q: What are the rules?
A: You can view the rules and regulations that sponsors must agree to by clicking here.

For More Information or Questions:
Contact us at info@turkeyfed.org.