The City of Marion collects a seven percent room tax on overnight stays at hotels and motels in the community. The funds are then redistributed through the annual budget process and the hotel/motel grant program to organizations that work to increase tourism in Marion.
Donor Name: City of Marion
State: Iowa
City: Marion
Type of the Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/09/2022
Details:
The City uses a formal grant application process to promote orderly and efficient use of the portion of room tax funds retained by the City. City staff, City Council representatives, and Council-appointed citizens will review applications, determine recommended funding allocations, and make a recommendation to the Council for use of the funds.
Marion City Council budgeted $175,000 for the Hotel/Motel Grant Program for FY22-23
Eligibility Criteria
- Iowa Code does not define a qualified organization, however for the purposes of the hotel/motel grant program, a qualified organization shall be designated as an exempt/non-profit entity under the Internal Revenue Code.
- Further, a qualified organization’s request will be considered for funding from the hotel/motel grant program if the activities or proposed project for the fiscal year meets the intent of Iowa Code for use of the Hotel and Motel Tax. The basis of the intent is to support items that will bring additional Hotel and Motel taxes through additional lodging in Marion or the surrounding areas.
- Typically, these organizations are recreational, cultural, and entertainment oriented.
- The review committee will also refrain from sponsoring any organization that is controversial or offensive. Criteria used to determine this can be found in the City’s Advertising/Sponsorship
- Policy approved by Resolution 23691 on March 6, 2014. Staff shall determine whether the relationship may undermine public confidence and/or present a conflict of interest.
For more information, visit City of Marion.
