MARYSVILLE, Wash., February 10, 2023—Non-profit groups proposing events or projects that promote tourism in Marysville are invited to apply for the city’s Tourism Grant Program. Deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 27.
The program aims to increase tourism and encourage overnight visitor stays in Marysville through tourism-related events and projects. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:
- Sporting events
- Conferences
- Trade shows
- Festivals
- Performing arts or entertainment
- Marysville tourism promotion
Qualified, private non-profit groups with demonstrated ability to accomplish projects are invited to apply; these may include organizations such as historical societies, art groups, chambers of commerce, museums and galleries, youth activity organizations and service clubs. Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate nonprofit status.
Funding comes from a 2% lodging tax paid by customers of hotels and motels within Marysville city limits. Proposed projects must comply with state statutes that govern the use of lodging tax funds.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for partial project cost reimbursement. Find more information and the application packet online at https://www.marysvillewa.gov/785/Tourism-Grant-Program-HotelMotel-Tax.
SOURCE: City of Marysville press release
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
