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FIFA Destination Marketing Grants is sponsored by FIFA. Supports destination marketing organizations in promoting tourism and economic development through FIFA events.
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FIFA destination marketing grants – Washington State Department of Commerce Shared Standards Initiative 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) FIFA destination marketing grants Request for Application (RFA) Proposals due: July 17, 2026, at 4: 00 p. m.
The FIFA destination marketing grant program provides competitive funding to help Washington communities prepare for and capitalize on the tourism and economic opportunities generated by the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Recognizing that Seattle will serve as a host city while millions of visitors travel throughout the region, the program is designed to extend the benefits of the tournament beyond King County by supporting tourism readiness, destination development, community activations, cultural programming and visitor engagement efforts across the state.
Eligible projects may include tourism planning, marketing campaigns, destination assessments, placemaking initiatives, community events and enhancements that improve the visitor experience. Through these investments, the program seeks to increase visitor spending, strengthen local tourism economies and create lasting economic development benefits for communities throughout Washington.
Priority is placed on projects that are implementation-ready, demonstrate strong local partnerships and support rural, underserved and historically underrepresented communities.
By leveraging FIFA-related activities as a catalyst, the grant aims to build long-term tourism capacity, promote regional travel and leave a lasting legacy of stronger destination management, community engagement and economic resilience well beyond the 2026 tournament. Commerce intends to award approximately $700,000. 00 under this RFA.
Applications in excess of $700,000. 00 will be rejected as non-responsive and will not be evaluated. In the event additional funding becomes available, any contract awarded may be amended to provide for additional related services.
Additional funding is not guaranteed. Any contract(s) awarded as a result of this RFA is contingent upon the availability of funding. Maximum of $700,000.
00 per contract. The number of awards depends on the number and quality of applications received. COMMERCE intends to award one or more awards up to $700,000.
00. Commerce intends to allocate ~10% ($100,000) of funding for activities within King County. This should be considered when submitting the budget with application.
Costs may be incurred back to February 25th, 2026. Minimum qualifications include: Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Applicant.
Federal UEI number or submittal of a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparently Successful Applicant. Three years of experience in/with Washington State tourism and destination marketing related activities. Proof of FIFA licensure for live events.
Partnership agreements with local communities if operating as a facilitating body. Written endorsement or letter of support from FIFA host committee or an affiliated lead partner organization.
View a recording of the pre-proposal conference Closing date: July 17, 2026 View and/or download the following materials: 2026 FIFA World Cup destination marketing grants online application portal (via Smartsheet) View a recording of the pre-proposal conference Exhibit A – Certifications and assurances Exhibit B – applicant information and application Exhibit C – Diverse business inclusion plan Exhibit D – Workers’ rights certification Exhibit E – 2026 FIFA community activation and local partnerships The 2026 FIFA destination marketing grant request for applications Applications must be submitted electronically through the 2026 FIFA World Cup destination marketing grants online application portal (via Smartsheet) Please note: Additional files should be attached/submitted in PDF format.
Zipped files cannot be received by Commerce and cannot be used for submission of Applications. The Certifications and Assurances form must have a signature of the individual within the organization authorized to bind the organization to the offer. Commerce does not assume responsibility for problems with non-Commerce e-mail or transmission portals.
If Commerce email or portal platform is not working, appropriate allowances will be made. Applications may not be transmitted using facsimile transmission. Email Latojanae Hull , RFA Coordinator Email Latojanae Hull , RFA Coordinator
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Destination marketing organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $70,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FIFA Destination Marketing Grants is funded by FIFA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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