The Jefferson County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting proposals from government agencies and non-profit organizations for tourism-promotion to be provided during calendar year 2023 and paid for from the County’s lodging tax fund.
Donor Name: Jefferson County
State: Washington
County: Jefferson County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2022
Grant Size: $8,00,000
Details:
Jefferson County’s Lodging Tax Fund will be the primary source of county funding for activities, Operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism.
Lodging tax funds may only be used for tourism promotion and the acquisition or operation, including maintenance, of tourism-related facilities.
Organizations submitting proposals should be aware that a total of approximately $800,000 in lodging tax awards will be available for allocation to eligible tourism promotion activities through this RFP.This amount also includes $4,000 in staff administrative costs to manage the grants and to process invoices.
The Fund will only be used for the following purposes:
- The promotion of emerging or on-going tourism events, facilities, and activities by government or non-profit agencies so as to attract and draw tourists to unincorporated Jefferson County from outside Jefferson County.
- Operation of a tourism promotion agency (such as a visitor and convention bureau).
- The marketing of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to unincorporated Jefferson County from outside Jefferson County.
- Capital and/or operating costs for tourism facilities owned by a public entity or a non-profit organization as defined in State law RCW 67.28.080.1(7) – Tourism Related Facility.
- Administrative costs to support tourism events, facilities and activities.
Priority Areas
- Promote Jefferson County and/or events, activities, and places in the County to potential tourists from outside Jefferson County.
- Have demonstrated potential or high potential from the Committee’s perspective to result in overnight stays by tourists in lodging establishments within the unincorporated areas Jefferson County.
- Have demonstrated potential or high potential from the Committee’s perspective to result in documented economic benefit to Jefferson County.
- Have a demonstrated history of success in Jefferson County, or are proposed by a group with a demonstrated history or high potential of success with similar activities.
- Minimize duplication of services where appropriate and encourage cooperative marketing and/or includes an element of cooperation or partnership.
- Provide, maintain, operate, or enhance County-owned tourism facilities or infrastructure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals from government agencies or non-profit organizations are to be for tourism promotion during calendar year 2023.
- At the time of implementation, tourism related activities within proposals must comply with federal, state, and county laws and requirements, including county Public Health direction.
NOTE: Jefferson County may not use public funds in any way that can be construed as a gift to an individual or organization.
For more information, visit Jefferson County.
