Graphic courtesy of Washington State Arts Commission.
The Washington State Department of Commerce recently awarded $3.3 million to support events that have been on hold in the past due to COVID-19. The tourism relief grants will help mitigate the financial impacts of the pandemic on festivals, civic and holiday celebrations, cultural and heritage events, music festivals, and street and arts fairs throughout Washington. Such events contribute significantly to the vibrancy, diversity and economic vitality of local communities.
The awarded grants were a collaboration with Washington Festivals and Events Association, ArtsWA, and Commerce. All told, 284 applicants in 36 of the state’s 39 counties were awarded grants.
The next round of Commerce’s Working Washington Grants is now open as well. This round of grants is for the hospitality, fitness and personal services, science, arts, and heritage, sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues. Earlier rounds of the Working Washington Grants program have helped more than 11,700 businesses rebuild and recover from pandemic impacts.
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