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Boards & Commissions

Tourism and Cultural Investment Committee

Authorized by and Date: Pursuant to RCW 67.28.1817.

Mission Statement/Purpose: The Spokane Tourism and Cultural Investment Grants Committee reviews, comments, and makes recommendations to the City Council on any proposal to increase the rate of the lodging tax, repeal an exemption from the lodging tax, or change the use of revenue received from the lodging tax as required as in RCW 67.28.1817.

Tourism and Cultural Investment Grants

The Spokane Tourism and Cultural Investment grants are aimed at enhancing Spokane's tourism and cultural environment. Organizations, including non-profit agencies, for-profit agencies, and public agencies, can apply for these grants to fund projects, programs, events, and public or non-profit facilities that promote tourism and cultural investment.

Projects that receive funds should promote cultural diversity, support various forms of cultural investment, and create new opportunities for tourism and cultural enrichment. Cultural activities can include sports, arts, street/park festivals, film, culinary, and music.

An addendum to this NOFA has been posted. Please review the TACI NOFA Addendum (PDF 145 KB) for updated information.
TACI grants for the first half of 2026 (Jan. 1 through June 30) are now closed. Organizations who have applied will be notified Nov. 7, 2025.
For events from July through December 2026, applications will begin April 2026.
Please submit all questions to taciapp@spokanecity.org.

All 2026 TACI Applications will take place in the Neighborly Portal.

Neighborly Portal

*Applications are now closed.

Committee Membership

Per Spokane Municipal Code Section 04.30.020 The committee consists of seven members nominated by the mayor and appointed by the city council.

Members	Representing
Council Member Zack Zappone, Chair	Spokane City Council
Rose Noble	Tourism Representative
Ginger Ewing	Tourism Representative
Rowena Pineda	Tourism Representative
Jon Erickson	Hotel/Motel Representative
Cami Aguayo	Hotel/Motel Representative
Matt Jensen	Hotel/Motel Representative