The Grays Harbor Tourism is excited to announce the opening of applications for its Major Tourism Projects Grant.
Donor Name: Grays Harbor Tourism
State: Washington
County: Gray Harbor County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $150,000
Details:
Funding Information
There will be a maximum amount of up to $150,000 available, in this grant, upon Board of County Commissioner approval of the funding, within the annual County budget process. Applicants may request up to that amount, but may be offered an award less than the amount requested. Preference may be given to events that have secured matching funds from other donors/organizations. Preference may also be given to events funded three years or less by this grant program. However, there will not be an automatic, reduced cap as to the funding amount for events applying in their fourth year or beyond.
Eligible Expenditure
- Multi-media (newspaper, magazine, television, and radio).
- Design and print of posters, flyers, brochures, and banners.
- Other event specific promotional materials.
- Internet advertising.
- Those elements specific to the activity that are viewed as an attractant to potential participants and tourists. a. Example: entertainment, educational speakers, prizes, awards.
- Those elements specific to an activity deemed necessary to support the infrastructure and/or operation of the activity and accommodate the interests and public health & safety needs of potential tourists.
- Permanent signage related to tourism draws and/or assets that are deemed to generate or support future tourism activity.
- Salaries, wages and benefits specific to the project, activities, or service(s) specified within the grant request, only as allowed by applicable statutes and RCW’s that govern the use of Lodging Tax funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Businesses, organizations, and non-profit entities with a qualifying Tax ID Number
- Established non-profit 501(c)3 & (c)6 organizations, when related to tourism related facility support and operations.
- City, County or other Government Agencies (excluding those who collect their own 3% Lodging Taxes, or do not pay into the County’s Lodging Tax system)
- Tourism Related Facilities and Operations of Grays Harbor County.
For more information, visit GHT.
