The City of Marysville Tourism Grant Program, funded by the Hotel/Motel tax, is now accepting applications for 2023 funds.
Donor Name: City of Marysville
State: Washington
City: Marysville
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/27/2023
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The city has an appointed Tourism Committee that reviews each application submitted. The committee makes recommendations to the Marysville City Council for approval. The committee and Council’s objective in selecting projects for assistance from the Tourism Grant Program is to enhance the City of Marysville’s tourism market. Awards are limited to projects promoting or developing tourism in Marysville. The means not only investing in tourism solicitation, but also ensuring that viable programming exists here for the visitors we attract. Consequently, in addition to funding visitor solicitation proposals, the City also funds program proposals if they are accompanied by a reasonable public promotion component.
Some examples of projects include, but are not limited to:
- Sporting events
- Conferences
- Trade shows
- Festivals
- Performing arts or entertainment
- Promotion of the City of Marysville tourism market
Project Eligibility
The applicant must demonstrate clearly and convincingly that the proposed project is in compliance with the state statues governing the use of funds.
In addition to state statues, applications must satisfy the following criteria:
- The applicant is strongly encouraged to supply at least 25% of the total project cost. A cash contribution, in-kind services, or a combination of both may meet the matching requirement. If project proposals demonstrate a higher matching contribution, the application may receive higher consideration.
- Projects must be no more than one year in duration.
- Collaborative efforts between organizations is encouraged.
- Other assistance program funds can be used to offset project proposals.
Proponent Eligibility
The program is open to applications from any qualified private non-profit entity that has demonstrated ability to accomplish the proposed project. This includes agencies such as historical societies, art groups, chambers of commerce, museums and galleries, youth activity organizations, service clubs, etc. Eligible applicants must demonstrate and submit with their application evidence of non-profit status.
This program is also open to the City of Marysville. Projects must comply with state statues and an application must be submitted to secure funding.
For more information, visit Tourism Grant Program.
