2012 Revised Code of Washington
Title 43 - STATE GOVERNMENT — EXECUTIVE
43.336 Washington tourism commission.
43.336.040 Tourism competitive grant program.
RCW 43.336.040 Tourism competitive grant program.
(1) A tourism competitive grant program is created as an ongoing program to enhance local efforts that support tourism-related activities. The commission shall develop and publicize formal selection criteria for the grant program. Subject to available funding, the commission shall solicit applications and award grants to successful applicants at least once a year.
(2) Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribes.
(3) Criteria should include the return on investment of state funding, the availability of other financial resources to the applicant, the level of community support, and other criteria deemed necessary by the commission.
(4) Maximum grant amounts shall be determined by the commission. Grant awards must reflect geographic and demographic diversity and a variety of activities. Successful applicants must provide matching funds equal to the amount of the grant. In-kind donations shall not be considered in the match calculation.
(5) No portion of the grant may be used for an applicant's administrative costs.
[2007 c 228 § 104.]
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