Funding from the program may be used, directly by local jurisdictions, or indirectly through a convention and visitors bureau or destination marketing organization, for the marketing and operations of special events and festivals and to support the operations and capital expenditures of tourism-related facilities owned by nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(6) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended.
The Hotel-Motel Grant Program is managed by the Communication Officer, and recommendations on funding are made by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee to the City Council, which has final say over allocation of funding.
Funds for this program come from a small percentage tax on travelers staying at Ferndale’s hotels, motels and RV parks.
If you have questions, please contact Communication Officer Riley Sweeney at (360) 685-2353 or by e-mail.
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