Funding Applications

The Washington County Co-op Marketing Program provides funding for eligible tourism-related projects and events that attract visitors, generate economic impact, and support the quality of life of Washington County residents.

The Tourism Tax Advisory Board reviews co-op marketing applications twice each year.

Eligible projects must demonstrate a clear tourism benefit. Strong applications show how the project or event will attract visitors, generate overnight stays, increase visitor spending, or create a measurable positive impact on tourism in Washington County.

The Tourism Tax Advisory Board provides funding recommendations to the Washington County Commission. The Commission makes a final decision and considers tourism impact, alignment with county priorities, and the overall benefit to residents, including safety, health, prosperity, and quality of life.

Funding for tourism-related projects and events comes from two sources generated by visitor spending in Washington County. The first is the Transient Room Tax (TRT), which is collected when visitors stay overnight in local hotels, short-term rentals, and RV parks. The second is Tourism, Recreation, Cultural, Convention, and Airport (TRCCA) funding, which comes from visitor spending on activities such as dining, cultural experiences, conventions, and airport-related services.

Because these funds are generated by visitors, they must be reinvested in ways that support and strengthen tourism in Washington County.