How much funding does Tourism Sustainability Grant Program provide?

Tourism Sustainability Grant Program provides Up to $30,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Tourism Sustainability Grant Program?

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

Tourism Sustainability Grant Program

Washington Tourism Alliance

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Funding Amount

Up to $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tourism Sustainability Grant Program

Funder: State of Washington Tourism (Washington Tourism Alliance)

Geographic Scope: Washington State, all 11 regional destinations

Program Type: Competitive grant program

Focus Areas:

New festivals and events

Tourism infrastructure

Outdoor recreation projects

Business and creative districts

Main Street associations

Trailhead and accessibility enhancements

Signage upgrades

Strategic planning

Downtown beautification

Marketing initiatives

Economic impact studies

Eligibility:

Washington-based tourism stakeholders

Destination marketing organizations (DMOs)

Local governments

Nonprofit organizations

Tourism businesses and associations

Award Details:

Maximum request: Up to $30,000 per application

Highly competitive

$125,000 awarded in 2023 round (9 recipients)

$270,000 awarded in 2022 round (25 recipients)

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 and industry partners 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 longevity/timeline
- Detailed budget
- Description of 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
- Applications evaluated on project quality, feasibility, 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.

Example grants

Visit Issaquah · Issaquah, WA

Shoulder season video and photography initiative, paragliding festival professional…

$82K
Washington Filmworks · Seattle, WA

Creating collateral for tourism and film and outreach to tribal communities to develop…

$75K
Economic Alliance of Lewis County · Chehalis, WA

Rural tourism research & data and tourism regeneration

$65K
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce · Ellensburg, WA

Arts & culture, rtmp, and rural tourism research & data

$61K
Visit Tri Cities · Kennewick, WA

Sports incentivization grant

$60K