The City of Federal Way has announced commencement of the 2005 Fall Tourism Enhancement Grant (TEG) application round.
The TEG program is designed to increase overnight stays in Federal Way through a competitive grant process to support sports, cultural, arts, and community events that will occur in the Federal Way area.
In order to be considered for the TEG, an event or sponsoring organization must meet the following conditions: Eligible Organization A non-profit organization organized under IRS 501(c) or a municipal organization of the State of Washington. Eligible Events All eligible organizations that plan, sponsor or host amateur sporting, arts/cultural events, membership meetings, trainings and conferences, or other events that will bring participants from outside the greater Puget Sound area to Federal Way.
The grant shall be used solely for securing, marketing, and conducting events and activities within Federal Way. This amount will not be used for tournament entry fees, team travel, uniforms, equipment, coach's salaries, facility upgrades or capital campaigns. In addition, this fund will not be used to cover any regular operating expenses of the organization that otherwise would occur regardless of the specific event.
This is the second of two rounds during 2005. The grant funds available for this round are approximately $18,000. Although there is no recommended cap on individual grants or the overall amount distributed during any selection cycle, funds will be awarded on the merits of the proposal based on the selection criteria and the number of grant applications.
The deadline for submittal of a TEG application is August 31, 2005. Grants will be awarded in November, 2005.
Applications may be accessed and downloaded from the main page of the City of Federal Way website (www.cityoffederalway.com) under 'Forms and Applications'. They will also be available at the receptionist's desk in the Permit Center, 2 nd floor of City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South. To request an application by mail, call (253) 835-2612, or send an e-mail to patrick.doherty@cityoffederalway.com.
