Annually, the City solicits project proposals that encourage tourism and cultural activities in Lakewood. The City’s share of taxes collected for overnight stays at hotels and motels within city limits funds the projects approved by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
The application process for 2025 Lodging Tax Grant Allocations is now closed. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will review submitted proposals and make funding recommendations in November 2024 (schedule below). We anticipate opening the application window for 2026 Lodging Tax Grant Allocations in August 2025.
For more information email Deputy City Manager for Administrative Services Tho Kraus or call 253-983-7706.
Groups interested in applying for funding in the next round are encouraged to review the information below, which is made available for planning purposes:
2024 PROGRAM SCHEDULE for 2025 ALLOCATION
| Mon, Jul. 29, 2024 | Application period opens |
| Fri, Aug. 16, 2024 | Provide courtesy notification to Dana Kapla indicating your interest in applying and method of submittal. The purpose of this notification is to ensure your application is received. |
| Mon, Aug. 19, 2024 | Applications due no later than 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sept. 9, 2024 | LTAC agenda packet emailed to LTAC committee. Also made available online |
| Fri, Sept. 20, 2024 | Applicant presentations to LTAC & LTAC makes funding recommendation – Click here for full packet and agenda |
| Tue, Nov. 12, 2024 | LTAC Funding recommendations presented to the City Council for consideration |
| Mon, Nov. 18, 2024 | Final decision on FY2025 award allocation adopted by Council |
| Jan/Feb. 2025 | Contracts issued for FY2025 LTAC grant awards |
For additional information visit https://cityoflakewood.us/lodging-tax-advisory-committee/
For more information about future submitting, contact Dana Kapla at 253-983-7732.