2026 Lodging Tax Funding Application

Applications due by 5 p.m. Friday, August 22nd.


This online application does not have an auto-save feature. A copy of the 2026 Lodging Tax Funding Application questions are available to help draft your submission, if needed.


The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee uses an application Scoring Rubric as part of the application selection process. Some questions on this application have an assigned score value. Scores will be considered by the Committee but are not the final determining factor for award selections.


For questions or assistance with this application please contact Sadie Siglin at 360-456-7788 or by email at LodgingTax@cityoflacey.org

 

APPLICATION CONSIDERATIONS

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee uses an application Scoring Rubric as part of the application selection process. Some questions on this application have an assigned score value. Scores will be considered by the Committee but are not the final determining factor for award selections.


Supplemental attachments will be uploaded at the end of this application.

 

Application Category

Please review the categories listed below and select the application type that best matches your proposed activity. A separate application must be submitted for each unique activity.


Special Event/Festival

A planned public or social occasion designed to attract tourists. Events/Festivals may be single occurrences or a series of occurrences during the funding year.


Tourism-Related Facility

Real or tangible personal property with a usable life of three or more years or constructed with volunteer labor that is: owned by a public entity or owned by a nonprofit organization used to support tourism, performing arts, or to accommodate tourist activities.


Tourism Promotion/Marketing Activities

Activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.

 

Please select the application type that best matches your proposed activity.

 

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Application information may be considered a record subject to public review. Applicants are encouraged to provide business-related contact information.

 
 

Name of activity proposed for funding.

 

Non-profits must upload a copy of their current non-profit corporate registration with the Washington Secretary of State.

 

Provide the name and official role of the individual we should reach regarding this application.

 
Phone
 
 

Activity Information

 

Provide a description of your activities. Include:

  • The purpose of these activities;
  • If your event is a fundraiser, please specify its purpose and how proceeds will be used.
  • The location where your activities take place; and
  • If transportation to activities is provided.


 
 

How much lodging tax funding are you requesting?

 

Do your activities take place within Lacey or the Lacey UGA? 30 pts

 

How often do your activities occur? 20 pts

  • Single Day: Activities occur once.
  • Multi-Day: Activities occur for multiple days or are ongoing throughout the year.
 

Lodging tax funding supports activities to enhance tourism in Lacey and the UGA. In what ways will your activities attract tourists to and support tourism growth? 50 pts


Include how you promote your activities, including the methods and platforms used. Indicate the estimated distance visitors will travel to attend. You may attach up to three sample marketing materials (no more than 10 pages total). Please note video content is not permitted as a submission.

 
 

Describe the ways your program promotes a safe environment and fosters a sense of inclusivity and belonging for all. 10 pts

 
 

Describe how your activities benefit the community and engage local businesses in Lacey or the UGA. This may include retail businesses, restaurants, or hotels. 30 pts


If applicable include:

  • Efforts you have made to collaborate with businesses; and/or
  • Businesses you have partnered with.
 
 

BUDGET INFORMATION

Lodging tax funding is provided to awarded parties on a reimbursement basis only, after authorized activities have occurred. Funding will not be provided for deposits or in advance. Lodging tax funds are not guaranteed.

 

If your application is selected for funding, the Scope of Services listed below may become part of your contractual agreement with the City.


Describe how lodging tax funds would be used to support your activities. List expenses (amount not required) you intend to seek reimbursement for if you are granted funding.

 
 

Provide the budget for your activities.

 

Is your organization able to conduct these activities without funding from the Lacey Lodging Tax Advisory Committee? Please indicate if activities:

  • Can operate fully without funding support;
  • Would be limited without funding support; or
  • Cannot take place without funding support.


Please describe your main sources of funding and list any other grant programs, including lodging tax funding from other jurisdictions that you have applied for. 30 pts

 
 

Have you received lodging tax funding from the City of Lacey in the past?


If yes:

  • How much have you received in the past; and
  • Are you asking for increased funding in this application?
 
 
 

TOURIST IMPACT

Provide an estimate of the number of a attendees/participants you anticipate participating in your activities for each category. If none, enter zero.


These figures may include tourists, volunteers, vendors, entertainers, etc.

 

Overall estimated attendance/participants for your activity.

 
 
 

Stays with paid overnight accommodations.

 

Stays without paying for overnight lodging.

 
 

File Upload:

Upload the following documents as applicable:


  • A copy of your current non-profit corporate registration with the Washington Secretary of State


  • Examples of marketing materials, not more than 10 pages. No video content may be provided.
 
Drop your files here
 
 

SUBMISSON DETAILS


Application Deadline:

 August 22, 2025


Required Documents:

  • Completed application
  • Examples of marketing materials
  • A copy of Non-Profit Corporate Registration, if applicable


Questions:

Sadie Siglin, Management Analyst

360-456-7788

LodgingTax@cityoflacey.org

 
 

Public Records Notice

The information entered and any supplemental attachments for this application may be considered a record subject to public review.

 

I acknowledge that in addition to this application, I may be required to provide the Committee with a supplemental presentation that is anticipated to occur September 11, 2025.


I acknowledge that this is an application for a contract with the City of Lacey and if awarded, my organization intends to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with the City of Lacey.

 

I declare that the information provided in this application is accurate and correct.