Snohomish County Opens Next Hotel-Motel Grant Cycle for Tourism Activities

Snohomish County has opened the second round of its 2026 tourism grant cycle, prioritizing projects that can attract multi-day visitors in light of upcoming significant events, including the FIFA World Cup. Applications are due by November 20, 2025, for a portion of approximately $300,000 in available funding. Grants typically average around $10,000 each, with individual amounts ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, though total requests often exceed available funds. The Hotel-Motel Small Fund finances these grants, utilizing sales tax collected from hotel and motel room rentals. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will evaluate the applications and recommend funding to the Snohomish County Council, which will make the final decisions.

Broad eligibility criteria are designed to stimulate participation and innovative proposals, as defined by Snohomish County Code. This funding cycle aims to enhance tourism activities, thereby contributing to the local economy. For further details, interested parties can visit the Seattle NorthCountry website for application guidelines.