SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Executive Dave Somers announced on June 18 that Snohomish County is accepting applications for its annual tourism grant cycle. Applications will be accepted for the grant cycle from June 19 through August 28, 2024. The Hotel-Motel Small Fund total is projected to be $650,000 with project allocation amounts historically ranging from $5,000-$50,000.
“Tourism is a core component of Snohomish County’s economy, and many families depend on visitor spending for their livelihoods. People from across the world travel here to explore our beautiful and diverse natural resources, thriving small business community, and innovative aerospace sector,” said Executive Somers. “This grant program helps boost visitation so that more communities can sustainably explore our singular county with attractions that can’t be found anywhere else.”
“Grants funded by hotel taxes play an important role in supporting our county’s cultural and economic vibrancy,” said Councilmember Megan Dunn, who is Chair of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. “These funds go a long way to empower local tourism initiatives and ensure that our county remains a place that can preserve the beauty of our region while cultivating a strong tourism industry.”
Eligibility of sponsors and projects will be defined broadly to encourage wide participation and innovative proposals per Snohomish County Code (SCC) 4.40.060 and funds will be awarded for projects or purposes authorized under Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 67.28.
For additional details on eligibility, application requirements, and grading criteria, please visit the Seattle NorthCountry website.
To download the Application Package, please visit the Seattle NorthCountry website: https://www.seattlenorthcountry.com/industry-resources/lodging-tax-grants/hotel-motel-small-fund/
The grant process is now digital. Completed application packages must be submitted via email to Tourism@snoco.org no later than August 28, 2024. You will receive an automatic response as confirmation that your application has been delivered successfully. Incomplete applications and hard copies of completed applications will not be accepted.
For more information on the program, please contact Trudy Soriano, at 425-471-8738 Trudy.Soriano@snoco.org.
SOURCE: Snohomish County Government
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
