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WALLA WALLA COUNTY – An informal meeting about the availability of grant funds to support tourism in the county will be held at 4 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 14 at the Commissioners’ Chambers (314 W. Main, Walla Walla).

The Walla Walla County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) makes grants available to support tourism-related events and promotions that will increase the number of tourists visiting the county in 2018. Proceeds from the county lodging tax fund the approximately $50,000 that will be available for grants in 2018.

Applications for 2018 events and projects will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2017. Forms may be obtained at http://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us or by calling (509) 524-2505, or by emailing http://www.cocommissioners@co.walla-walla.wa.us.