In an effort to support local tourism projects that attract out-of-area visitors and provide long-term economic benefits to the Walla Walla Valley, Tourism Walla Walla announced this week that it is accepting applications for approximately $15,000 in grants as part of the organization's 2014 Tourism Matching Fund Grant Program. 

The goal of the grant program is to increase visitation to the Walla Walla Valley, particularly during the off-season period from November through March, as well as Sunday through Thursday visitation during peak season. Funds will be earmarked for tourism marketing outside of the region, using vehicles such as radio, TV, print or web-based advertising, trade show exhibits or tourism-related research.

Applications are due to Tourism Walla Walla by 5 p.m. on December 13. Funds are available to non-profits and government agencies for projects occurring Jan. 1, 2014 through Dec. 21, 2014. Program details and application forms are available at Tourism Walla Walla, 14 E. Main Street, Ste. 209, or Click here to view the 2014 Grant Application.