The City of Centralia Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting proposals for tourism related services to be provided during the calendar year 2026 and paid for from Centralia’s lodging tax fund.
Donor Name: City of Centralia
State: Washington
City: Centralia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/19/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is composed of a cross-section of representatives from the tourism industry. The Committee usually meets two to three times per year to develop a recommendation to the City Council for distribution of lodging tax funds. Annually the city seeks representatives to serve on the committee from the lodging community and tourism related organizations.
Guidelines
- Proposals are to be for tourism promotion for the marketing and operation of special events and festivals conducted during the calendar year 2026. These funds could also be used to fund the operations of tourism-related facilities.
- City of Centralia considers lodging tax funded proposals only from government agencies or non-profit organizations.
- Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will consider, but discourages, proposals of less than $2,500.
- Proposals must comply with Federal, State of Washington, and City of Centralia laws and requirements. NOTE: The City of Centralia may not use public funds in any way that can be construed as a gift to an individual or organization.
- Proposals must completely address the questions and all requested supplemental information must be provided. Incomplete proposals will not be considered by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Please be sure your organization name is on the top of all pages of your submittal.
- Documents submitted to the City of Centralia are public records and eligible for release to the public.
- City staff will verify incorporation status of the non-profit agencies that submit service proposals by checking the Washington Secretary of State’s on-line corporation records.
For more information, visit City of Centralia.