PUBLIC NOTICE: TOURISM MATCHING FUND GRANT AVAILABLE FOR 2006
Contact: Michael Davidson, President / CEO, Tourism Walla Walla
Phone: 509.525.8755
Fax: 509.525.8717
E-mail: mdavidson wallawalla.org
Tourism Walla Walla, the tourism promotional agency for the Walla Walla Valley, announces the availability of funds for the purpose of supporting tourism projects that provide regional long-term economic benefits to Walla Walla. The Board of Directors of Tourism Walla Walla has set aside $20,000 for the 2006 program.
Applicants conference will be held on Friday September 16th at 1:00 pm at the Baker Boyer Bank 5th floor conference room, 8 S. 2nd Ave, Walla Walla Washington. The purpose of this conference will be to provide information and answer questions about the grant process and concept proposals. Those organizations seeking a Tourism Matching Fund grant must submit a completed project application no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 15, 2005.
Tourism Walla Walla will give priority consideration to those applications which:
Increase overnight visitation to the Walla Walla Valley
Increase shoulder season tourism - November through March
Encourage cooperative partnerships between Walla Walla organizations
Those organizations, attractions, and events that are located within a jurisdiction that financially supports Tourism Walla Walla
Establish clear, meaningful, and measurable results
** Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., November 15, 2005.
Submit to: Michael Davidson, President / CEO
Tourism Walla Walla
8. S. 2nd Ave – Suite 603
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Any questions about the Tourism Matching Fund Grant Program process or concept proposals may be directed to Michael Davidson at 509.525.8799 or by e-mail at mdavidson wallawalla.org
