Tourism-related grant meeting, Sept. 5

WALLA WALLA—The Walla Walla County Lodging Tax Advisory Committee has announced grant fund availability for supporting tourism promotion-related events or projects in 2020 that will result in increased numbers of people traveling to the area for business or pleasure and utilizing lodging for overnight stays. Proceeds of the county lodging tax funds the opportunity which has approximately $35,000-$50,000 available for 2020 grants.

An informational meeting will be held on Thurs., Sept. 5 at 4:45 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, County Public Health and Legislative Building, 314 West Main, Walla Walla.

There will be a brief presentation and then LTAC members will be available to answer questions. Applications for 2020 funding will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Oct. 1. Forms can be obtained at http://www.co.walla-walla.wa.us.