The Grays Harbor Tourism is now accepting applications for its Festival and Event Grants.
Donor Name: Grays Harbor Tourism
State: Washington
County: Grays Harbor County (WA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/27/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $5,000
Details:
Funding Information
There will be a maximum amount of up to $75,000.00 available, in the Festival and Event Projects grant, upon Board of County Commissioner approval of the funding, within the annual County budget process. The maximum project grant award for this grant is $5,000. Applicants may request up to this amount, but may be offered an award of less. Preference may be given to events that have secured matching funds from other donors/organizations. Preference may also be given to events funded for 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 Expenditures
- Multi-media (newspaper, magazine, television, and radio).
- Design and printing of posters, flyers, brochures, and banners.
- Other event specific promotional materials.
- Internet advertising.
- Those elements specific to the event that are viewed as an attractant to potential tourists. a. Example: entertainment, educational speakers.
- Those elements specific to an event deemed necessary to support the infrastructure and/or operation of the activity and accommodate the public health and safety needs of potential tourists.
- Permanent signage related to tourism draws and/or assets that are deemed to generate or support future tourism activity. (Note: permanent signage should be applied for with a Hospitality Services and Projects Grant Application.)
- Salaries, wages and benefits specific to the project 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
- Qualifying Tax Exempt/Non-Profit entities, when related to festivals and events.
- 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.)
- Tourism Related Facilities and Operations of Grays Harbor County.
For more information, visit GHT.
