Funds available for 2022 tourism-related events

WALLA WALLA COUNTY—The Walla Walla County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) has announced the availability of grant funds, associated with an application process, for the purpose of supporting tourism promotion-related events or projects held in 2022 that will result in increases in the number of people traveling to the area for business or pleasure and utilizing lodging facilities for overnight stays. Proceeds of the county lodging tax collections fund this opportunity. Approximately $50,000 will be available for grants for 2022 events.

Applicants must be Individual 501(c)3 & (c)6 non-profit organizations, and proof of status must be provided. There are strict and detailed reporting requirements for required County reports to the state legislature associated with receiving grant funds.

Applications for 2022 event/project funding will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on October 1, 2021 and forms can be obtained from the county’s website (www.co.walla-walla.wa.us) or by contacting the Walla Walla County Walla Walla County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, c/o Walla Walla County Commissioners’ office, (509) 524-2505 or e-mailing wwcocommissioners@co.walla-walla.wa.us. Questions about the Tourism Fund Grant Program process or concept proposals may be directed to the commissioners’ office.