How much funding does Technical Assistance Grant Program provide?

Technical Assistance Grant Program provides Up to $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Technical Assistance Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Technical Assistance Grant Program

Washington Tourism Alliance

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Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Technical Assistance Grant Program

Funder: State of Washington Tourism (Washington Tourism Alliance)

Geographic Scope: Washington State

Program Type: Competitive grant program for industry-specific expertise

Focus Areas:

Design plans for tourism infrastructure

Economic impact studies

Consulting services for tourism-related efforts

Strategic planning and feasibility studies

Eligibility:

Washington-based tourism stakeholders

Destination marketing organizations

Tourism businesses and nonprofits

Local governments

Award Details:

Maximum request: Up to $10,000 per application

Highly competitive

Subsidizes cost of industry-specific expertise

$270,000 combined with sustainability grants awarded in 2022 (25 recipients total)

Requirements:

Complete detailed application with project objectives, longevity, and budget

Applicants strongly encouraged to match grant request with cash or in-kind contributions

Collaboration with local destination marketing organizations encouraged

Grant funds must be expended by August 1 (typically year of award)

Grantees must submit evaluation of grant project by October 1 (typically year following award)

Contact: State of Washington Tourism

Website: industry.stateofwatourism.com

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Complete detailed grant application including:
- Project objectives
- Project timeline/longevity
- Detailed budget
- Description of technical assistance needed
- How project meets program eligibility criteria

2. Application evaluation:
- Reviewed by committee of industry experts
- Competitive selection process

3. Submission requirements:
- Applications submitted to State of Washington Tourism
- Evaluated on project quality and alignment with program goals

4. Post-award requirements:
- Expend grant funds by August 1 of designated year
- Submit evaluation of project outcomes by October 1 of following year

5. Encouraged items (not required):
- Match portion of grant with cash or in-kind contributions
- Partner with local destination marketing organizations
- Collaborate with regional industry partners

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What Washington Tourism Alliance actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 67
Total given: $1.81M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $7,500–$82K

By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Bellingham, WA; Seattle, WA; Port Angeles, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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