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Funding Applications | San Diego Tourism Marketing District SDTMD awards grant funding each year to applicants who can demonstrate the ability to generate incremental room night stays at TMD assessed hotels and a measurable return on investment (ROI) on TMD dollars.
Approximate timeline as follows: September — General Application Available September & October — Application Workshops (all applicants encouraged to attend) November — Applications Due January — Applicant presentations at SDTMD Board Meeting March — Funding decisions made at SDTMD Board Meeting April/May — STMD presents budget for City Council approval June — STMD issues contracts General Applicants – FY2028 Annual Application Cycle All organizations (other than the DMO) may apply for funding during the annual fall application period.
Applications will be available on September 18, 2026, and are due by 5 p. m. on November 13, 2026.
SDTMD strongly recommends that all applicants attend one of its workshops prior to completing the application. Workshops provide an overview of the application process, insight on criteria used to select events for funding and an introduction to the online submission system. Workshop #1 : October 1, 2026, 10:00-11:30 a.
m. Workshop #2 : October 15, 2026, 2:00-3:30 p. m.
FY2027 Supplemental Funding After all annual funding programs have been reviewed and allocated by the SDTMD Board and if SDTMD funds are available, qualifying organizations may apply for supplemental funding.
All supplemental proposals are required to follow the SDTMD online application format and submit to the SDTMD well in advance of the next regularly scheduled Board of Directors Meeting, unless directed otherwise by the SDTMD board or staff. It is strongly recommended that a preliminary discussion with the Executive Director is scheduled prior to submitting any supplemental application.
Please contact Executive Director Colleen Anderson with any questions. DMO Funding – San Diego Tourism Authority only Application for the City’s destination marketing organization . Applications received after the deadline of February 6, 2026 will not be accepted for annual funding requests.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and event producers in San Diego, California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for SDTMD Tourism Marketing Grants are due November 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
SDTMD Tourism Marketing Grants is funded by San Diego Tourism Marketing District. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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