FY 2026-27 Community Promotions budget
Summary
The grant program that funds local nonprofits' event marketing is getting tweaks for next year: a lower top grant tier, flexibility to swap advertising uses, and easier-to-attend info sessions. Applications open February 2.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $100,000 is available annually; lowering the top grant from $20,000 to $15,000 could spread funds to more applicants.
Local nonprofits and event organizers seeking marketing funds, especially smaller volunteer-run groups.
Applicants seeking the largest grants will face a lower maximum award.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The committee approved a $352,000 budget after the city required a $15,000 cut, offset by TBID taking on a bigger share of shared chamber contracts. It funds $100,000 in community grants, ARTober, Lunar New Year, and visitor services.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The city trimmed $15,000 from next year's promotions budget, and the Tourism Business Improvement District will pick up a bigger share of the shared Chamber contracts. The committee leaned toward tier-one service levels on guest services and PR contracts, and wants a cost analysis on the $30,000 CACP promotional services contract before next cycle. The Chamber's veteran tourism manager Holly is leaving, raising ramp-up concerns.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The committee reviewed monthly tourism promotion expenditures and the February transient occupancy tax report — the hotel tax that funds much of this promotion.
Promotional Coordinating Committee
The grant program that funds local nonprofits' event marketing is getting tweaks for next year: a lower top grant tier, flexibility to swap advertising uses, and easier-to-attend info sessions. Applications open February 2.
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