WHAT AMOUNT OF FUNDING WILL BE AVAILABLE? The City of Bremerton has estimated $405,000 will be available for 2025. WHO MAY APPLY? Visitor and Convention bureaus Destination Marketing Organizations or Businesses Non-Profit Organizations including main street organizations, lodging associations, or chambers of commerce Municipalities or Public Facilities Districts owning or operating tourism related facilities WHAT PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING UNDER RCW 67.28? Tourism-Based Marketing to attract out-of-area tourists (50+ miles away) i.e. printed brochures, flyers, posters; website; social media; radio; newspaper ads Marketing and Operations of special events and festivals designed to attract out-of-area tourists Operations of tourism-related facilities owned or operated by non-profits Operations and Capital Expenditures of tourism related facilities owned or operated by a municipality or public facility district WHAT PROJECTS WILL THE LTAC BE CONSIDERING? Funding for long-time community events or destination marketing Funding to kick-start new events Funding for municipal projects WHAT CRITERIA WILL BE USED WHEN REVIEWING THE APPLICATIONS? Economic Impact Financial Need Events or Activities to draw tourists from 50 miles or more away Events or Activities that reflect Bremerton’s diversity, including the BIPOC Community New Events or Activities within Bremerton City Limits Collaboration with Community Organizations for hosting events or marketing
