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Chelan County Opens Lodging Tax Grant Applications

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Chelan County has opened the application period for lodging tax-funded event and marketing grants for 2027, with a deadline of 5 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026. The county is offering $229,262 in total funding for nonprofit organizations that are IRS tax-exempt and in good standing. Applications can now be downloaded, completed, and submitted via email or mail, with new size limits added to response sections to keep proposals concise. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by early November 2026, with questions directed to CM. [email protected].

πŸ“„ Source: Local Government β€” https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/news/article/application-period-for-lodging-tax-funded-events-marketing-grants-now-open
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    Chelan County has opened the application period for lodging tax-funded event and marketing grants for 2027β€œBack Application period for lodging tax-funded events, marketing grants now open Chelan County is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for lodging tax event and marketing grants for 2027.”
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    The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 1, 2026β€œApplications are being accepted now through 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.”
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    The county is offering $229,262 in total fundingβ€œ$229,262 is available overall.”
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    The funding is for nonprofit organizations that are IRS tax-exempt and in good standingβ€œWhat constitutes a non-profit? An organization that is listed in the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search and is in good standing (i.e. has not been revoked or suspended).”
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    Applications can now be downloaded, completed, and submitted via email or mailβ€œNew this year, the application can be downloaded and either mailed or emailed to us. Look for instructions on the application.”
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    New size limits have been added to response sections to keep proposals conciseβ€œAlso new this year, size limits have been added to the answer sections. Proposers are encouraged to be clear and concise in their responses, with the exception of Question No. 7, which requests a copy of the project's budget.”
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    Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by early November 2026β€œNotifications to applicants will be sent via email no later than the first week of November.”
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    Questions should be directed to CM. [email protected]β€œWhat if I have questions? Email [email protected]”

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