The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is accepting 2023 funding applications for up to $10,000 for initiatives that:
- Market to visitors by a for-profit or non-profit organization to encourage safe or virtual travel to Issaquah by visitors from more than 50 miles away.
- Fund the operations of non-profit-owned tourism-related facilities in Issaquah.
- Marketing and running festivals and other events intended to draw tourists.
Other initiatives that meet the eligibility requirements listed in the application will be considered.
New this year: Submission of a PowerPoint presentation showcasing your initiative is a novel but optional addition. Maximum of six slides (not including title page slide).
Organizations that received funding from the Lodging Tax in 2020, 2021, and/or 2022 are urged to apply again for this cycle, however precedence may be given to those that did not.
More information is available in the application and Funding Initiative details. Email your completed applications to the Economic Development team by 4 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2023.
Questions can be emailed to Farel Otieno.