City Tourism Grant Program

Who Can Apply

• Agencies or groups actively engaged in the promotion and enhancement of new or existing tourism and events in the Stanwood community may apply for this tourism promotion grant.
• Priority will be given to events in Stanwood that promote tourism and out-of-­town visitors; demonstrates economic benefit to City of Stanwood businesses; support events and activities which have the potential to grow and be repeated year after year.

Eligible Event Activities

• Marketing costs to include: advertising, publicizing and distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists.

Funding for New Events

Grants may be considered in an amount up to $2,250 for the first year, $1,500 the second year. Minimum 50% match required.

Application Procedures

• Grant applications (PDF) are due by 4 pm the last Friday of October, 2019.
• All information is required; incomplete or missing information will disqualify applicant.
• Grant applications to be submitted to:
  City of Stanwood
  Attention: City Administrator
  10220 270th Street NW
  Stanwood, WA 98292
  Fax: 360-629-3009