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) will be open from Sept. 12, 2025 to Oct. 10, 2025. Please see the TACI NOFA (PDF 362 KB) for more information.
• For events from July through December 2026, applications will begin April 2026.
• An application workshop with City staff was held on Sept. 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library. Watch the workshop video.
  Please view the TACI Grant Flyer for more information.
• Please submit all questions to taciapp@spokanecity.org.

All 2026 TACI Applications will take place in the Neighborly Portal. Follow the link below to apply:

*Application will go live on Sept. 12, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Related Documents

• 2026 TACI NOFA Addendum (PDF 145 KB)
• 2026 TACI Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) (PDF 362 KB)
• TACI Grant Flyer (PDF 441 KB)
• TACI Grant Application Scoring Guide (PDF 249 KB)
• TACI Grant Application FAQs (PDF 125 KB)
• Connecting with Hotels And Tracking Overnights FAQs (PDF 99 KB)
• Tourism Perspective FAQs (PDF 69 KB)
• Budget Template (XLSX 18 KB)
• Minimum Insurance Requirements (PDF 82 KB)

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.

Agendas

Minutes