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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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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    travel-tourismcommunity-developmentnonprofits

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