The city of Kirkland is seeking applications for proposed special events and festivals to be held next year. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Aug. 10 in Kirkland.
Kirkland’s Tourism Program is hosting an application workshop designed to assist those interested in understanding funding requirements to be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on July 18 at Kirkland City Hall, Peter Kirk Room, 123 5th Avenue.
The city’s tourism funds will be awarded for the marketing or operations of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists to Kirkland. The grant application form is available online at www.kirklandwa.gov or by contacting Jeannie McGivern at jmcgivern@kirklandwa.gov or 425-587-3012.
Kirkland’s Tourism Program has been in operation since 2002. During that time, over $550,000 has been granted to tourism events and programs. The Kirkland Tourism Development Committee (TDC) has proposed to make up to $60,000 available for 2017.
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 67.28.080 provides authority for cities to adopt a lodging tax of up to 4 percent of lodging charges made by hotels and motels. The city of Kirkland has adopted a 1 percent lodging tax rate and may invest these revenues into events that attract visitors to Kirkland.
