Grants Promoting Tourism
Our Tourism Grant Program aims to support activity that would attract visitors to Redmond, Washington to help increase overnight stays in Redmond hotels during non-peak times, directly benefiting the local economy and hospitality industry. The maximum grant funding will not exceed $10,000 and a detailed budget will need to be provided to ensure efficient allocation of the funds.
Grants will be reviewed within 30 days of receiving the request, and approvals will occur within 90 days of receiving the request. Funding for this grant program comes from the Redmond zone of the Bellevue Redmond Tourism Promotion Area, supported by revenues collected through nightly hotel fees. Prioritization will be given to events that take place from September through May.
Download Grant Application (PDF)Tourism Program Grant Criteria
• Increased Overnight Stays: Projects will create a significant increase in overnight hotel stays in Redmond during non-peak periods. You will need to provide specific details, such as expected number of visitors, estimated number of hotel nights, or projected dates that coincide with slower times for the hospitality industry.
• Impact on Local Business: By attracting visitors to Redmond, we anticipate not only increased hotel bookings but also a positive ripple effect on other local businesses, including restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. This will help boost the overall economic activity in Redmond during traditionally slower months.
Applications
Funding for this grant program comes from the Redmond zone of the Bellevue Redmond Tourism Promotion Area, supported by revenues collected through nightly hotel fees. Applications are accepted all year based on fund availability. We will evaluate your application and reply to you within 90 days of our receipt of your application by email.
Submission Instructions:
Please download the PDF or word document and submit your completed application form along with any supporting documents to the following:
By mail:
OneRedmond.
ATTN: Audrey Fan
8383 158th Ave NE
Suite 225
Redmond, WA 98052
By Email:
Use Subject Line: Tourism Promotion Grant Application
Send to: tourism@oneredmond.org
About the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA)
The TPA has been strategically established to fuel destination marketing, sales, and tourism development initiatives, aimed at driving incremental overnight visitor demand and fostering future growth within the tourism industry.
The City of Redmond and Bellevue established a Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) on July 1, 2023, to boost the region’s tourism economy. The TPA is initially in effect for five years and includes a $2.50 per night fee at hotels in Bellevue and Redmond. Collection of these funds is kept separate between the two cities. TPA funds can only be spent on tourism promotion efforts, such as promotion for events and cultural activities, outdoor recreation opportunities, culinary destinations and other activities that help generate additional hotel room nights.
For more information contact tourism@OneRedmond.org.