Nonprofit organizations that want to increase tourism and overnight stays in Federal Way can get a little financial help from the City of Federal Way.

Applications for the City's Tourism Enhancement Grant program are due Sept. 30. Applicants will be invited to a committee review in October and grants will be awarded by December.

This is the second of two rounds of grants for 2010, with about $22,000 available after the spring award cycle. There is no cap on individual grant requests. Funds will be awarded based on the following:

• Eligible organizations: Non-profit 501(c) organizations or municipal organizations of the state that plan, sponsor or host eligible events.

• Eligible events: Amateur sporting, arts/cultural events, membership meetings, trainings and conferences, or other events that will bring participants to Federal Way.

• Eligible costs: Grants can be used for securing, marketing, promoting and advertising eligible events. Grants cannot cover entry fees, travel, salaries, material items, facility upgrades, capital campaigns or operating expenses.
 
Click here for an application or call Lillian Yeh at (253) 835-2501.