Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations to support tourism development and promotion projects within eligible regions. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to advertising, marketing, strategizing, and operating tourist agencies. Funding is intended to attract tourists to the City of Redmond.

Priority is given to Redmond-based activities and projects, and to programs requesting seed money versus ongoing funding. 

The project or activity:

• Promotes tourism which benefits the overall community, rather than a specific segment or interest.
• Supports regional tourism planning/promotion.
• Promotes the unique attributes of Redmond for tourists and the community.
• Promotes the city as a destination place.
• Encourages partnerships (public/private).
• Supports long-lasting assets, capital facilities/amenities.
• Supports businesses or programs that advance City of Redmond equity and inclusion goals

To be considered for funding, requests must be used for one of the following purposes:

• Tourism marketing
• Marketing and operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists
• Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by nonprofit organizations as defined by the IRC 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). Proof of nonprofit status will be required.
  

For additional information regarding eligible expenses, see: https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24172/Grant-Acceptable-Expenses-Detailed-Outline_FINAL#page=1