Tourism Funding Opportunities

2027 Annual Tourism Grant Program 

Opens: June 5, 2026  
Proposals due: September 4, 2026 

The City of Bellingham is seeking applications for projects that promote economic activity by bringing visitors to Bellingham. A “visitor” is defined as a person who travels from a place of residence to a different town, city, county, state, or country, for purposes of business, pleasure, recreation, education, arts, heritage, or culture. There are three grant opportunities you can apply for:  

  • Visitor Generating Events 
  • Destination Experience 
  • Small Grant 
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