Grant Co. seeks tourism funding applicants
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EPHRATA - The Grant County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee announced in a press release that they are seeking grant applicants for qualifying tourism-promotion campaigns for events only. The application period is open from October 3 through 21.
The release states applications must be received in the County Commissioners Office no later than 5 p.m., on Oct. 21. Postmark for mailed in applications must be prior to 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 21. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information on how to apply, the county guidelines and application forms go to https://www.grantcountywa.gov/663/Lodging-Tax-Advisory-Committee-LTAC.
The release also states this application is available to only organizations that are applying for lodging tax grant funds in accordance with RCW 67.28.1816. Grant funds must be utilized within the legal limits established by the Washington State Legislature and reported accordingly. Reporting requirements are a condition for all events and organizations that utilize these funds.
For more information contact: Jerry Gingrich at [email protected], (509) 754-2011 ext. 2931 or PO Box 37, Ephrata, Washington 98823.
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