The City of Philomath is currently accepting applications for its Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Philomath
State: Oregon
City: Philomath
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Details:
Transient lodging taxes (TLTs) are collected and other tourism-related funds are received to reinvest in amenities and services that cater to tourists and support economic development within the City. The annual grant program will provide support to organizations that complement the City’s established tourism objectives.
Priorities
Periodically, the City Council will review the needs of the City and update priorities for tourism related funding. Tourism funding priorities should reflect those goals and objectives identified in the Philomath Strategic Plan.
Current funding priorities include the following:
- 100% of the funds received through the City’s TLT will be used to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities.
- 100% of the funds received through the County’s allocation to the City will be used to fund tourism promotion or tourism-related facilities.
- 50% of the funds received through the City’s TLT and the County’s allocation to the City will be reallocated to the Tourism Grant Program, to be awarded to organizations that apply for and are selected to receive funds through the annual application process.
- The remaining 50% of the funds will be used for tourism-related projects identified in the Philomath Strategic Plan.
- Tourism Grants and loans received for specific projects will be used for their intended projects and should aim to leverage private investment from hotels, motels, restaurants, retailers, private transport, and other tourism-related amenities and services.
- Recipients of funding should incorporate:
- Practices of equity, inclusion and diversity
- Responsible stewardship of the land, air, and waters of Philomath
Eligibility Criteria
- Projects that contribute to the development and improvement of Philomath’s economy by means of the enhancement, expansion and promotion of the tourism industry are eligible to receive grant funding.
- Organizations applying for tourism grant funding must be a verifiable non-profit, service organization or business; individuals are not eligible.
For more information, visit City of Philomath.
