Applicants Sought For 2018 Lodging Tax Grants

Brian Coddington, 509.625.6740

Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:06 a.m.

The City of Spokane’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is seeking applications for 2018 lodging tax grants. Grant funds totaling $116,000 are to be allocated for funding promotional activities for eligible tourism and cultural events in the City of Spokane. The grant money comes from the City’s share of taxes on overnight stays within the City limits.

Applications are due by Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 at 5 p.m. in the Office of the Spokane City Council, 7th Floor, City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. The committee will consider applications and is expected to make a recommendation to the City Council in November.

Grant applications will be evaluated based on a number of criteria, including:

  • Community economic impact resulting from tourism
  • Quality of the proposed promotional plan for which the funds are requested
  • Potential for long-term impact
  • Coordination with community organizations, hotels/motels and other regional entities

Lodging tax funds will not be granted for capital or construction projects.

The LTAC overview and grant application can be found on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee page at SpokaneCity.org.