Submitted by the Town of Friday Harbor

The Town of Friday Harbor’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting applications through September 9, 2024, for grants to promote events and activities taking place within the town in 2025. Up to a total of $70,000 is available to be allocated among all applicants, The funds must be used to promote or operate events and activities designed to attract or entertain tourists or to operate tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations.

Preference will be given to proposals encouraging tourists to visit during the shoulder and winter seasons. Summer activities are acceptable but should be scheduled to avoid what are recognized as high-traffic weekends.

LTAC grants are awarded annually by the Town Council and are funded with the state’s Hotel Motel Tax collected on all in-town lodging stays of less than 30 days in length. Grant proposals are reviewed by the LTAC which is made up of council members, lodging owners, and community members appointed by the Mayor. The Town Council takes the LTAC’s recommendations under advisement when determining final grant awards.

Interested parties should review the Request for Proposal and complete the LTAC Grant Application available at www.fridayharbor.org and at Town Hall, 60 Second Street, Friday Harbor, WA. Applications must be received at Town Hall no later than 4:30 pm Monday, Sept. 9.