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 $1,000 for events with less than 4,000 participants, and $2,000 for events over 4,000 participants. Grant award must be matched at 50% from sponsoring organization. Match may consist of cash, donated and documented services
Application Procedures
The grant application is part of the Special Event Application, pages 6-8.
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
