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Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Lodging Tax Micro-Grants
Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Lodging Tax Micro-Grants
ELLENSBURG, WA – April 30, 2025 - The Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the availability of lodging tax micro-grants for 2025. The micro-grants are funded through Kittitas County lodging tax funds and are administered through the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce. Grants are available for organizations with plans to coordinate and produce an event within Kittitas County.
Organizations applying should plan projects with the goal of increasing non-resident visitor expenditures coming from 50 miles or further outside the county. Grant values are up to $2,500 and are for events occurring within Kittitas County in 2025.
Potential uses for these funds include advertising through print, electronic and web advertising, publications, and/or marketing collateral. Funding may also be considered for event operations upon approval of the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Committee.
The Micro-Grant application is now available online. To fill out the application online, please follow the link below.
For additional information or to answer questions regarding the application process, please email the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, Matt Anderson at matt@kittitascountychamber.com or call (509) 925-2002.
Available Grants
Available Grants for Businesses & Community Projects
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Backing Small Businesses Grant (MSA & AMEX) – $10,000 grants to 400 businesses across the U.S.
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Cle Elum Downtown Association Façade & Beautification Grant – Up to $5,000, deadline August 1, 2025
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T-Mobile Hometown Grant – Funding for placemaking in small towns, apply by Sept. 30
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Community Heart & Soul Grants – Funding to implement the CHS community engagement model
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USDA Community Facilities Grants – For rural areas to develop essential facilities
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Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant – Support for historic eateries facing economic challenges (closed for 2025, keep on your radar for 2026 — short application window)
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Community Placemaking Grant – Project for Public Spaces funding to activate public places
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TCC Cares Grant Program – Community support funding from TCC (Verizon)
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AARP Walkability Grants – Support for age-friendly and walkable community projects
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WA State Department of Commerce
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Puget Sound Energy Rebates
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ArtsWA (WA State Arts Commission)
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
Heritage Barn Grant
Only historic agricultural structures listed in the Heritage Barn Register, the Washington Heritage Register, or the National Register of Historic Places, are eligible to receive grant funds when they are available. To be eligible for listing in the Heritage Barn Register, barns must be over 50 years old and retain a significant degree of historic integrity. If you have questions about your building’s eligibility or are unsure whether or not your building is listed on the Heritage Barn Register, please contact Michael Houser, State Architectural Historian, at 360-890-2634 or michael.houser@dahp.wa.gov. The deadline for barn owners interested in nominating their barn to the Heritage Barn Register is rolling.
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Grants
As Washington State’s only statewide preservation advocacy organization, the Washington Trust plays a key role in advocating for good preservation policy on both the state and national levels.
There are grants and advocacy opportunities available on their website.
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Paycheck Protection Program is a federal stimulus program designed to provide quick access to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans for companies with 500 or fewer employees to assist with payroll and covered operating costs during short-term business disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.