WFEA Greater Spokane Chapter: More Grant Opportunities Available for Festival & Event Organizers

A seminar you won’t want to miss!

More Grant Opportunities Available

For Festival and Event Organizers

And unlike the just completed $3.5 festival grant, events in

cities and communities of all sizes will be eligible

August 16, 2022

CenterPlace Regional Event Center,

Spokane Valley

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Luncheon Presentation
Future Funding Opportunities Available for Festival and Event Organizers

The Department of Commerce’s Working Washington: Round 5 Small Business Grants Program will open on August 17. $45 million will be made available to the arts, culture, heritage and science sector, of which festivals and events are included. Grants will be awarded to organizations that have experience financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic – learn how you can be a recipient of these funds. Eligible businesses may receive up to a $75,000 grant, and Commerce is permitted to prioritize those who have not yet received a grant.

Bruce Skinner, Executive Director, Washington Festivals and Events Association

12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

An Update From the Spokane Regional Health District

Dr. Francisco Velazquez will give his usual virtual presentation in person, and let us know the latest on COVID, Monkeypox, and other health issues that concern festivals and events.

Dr. Francisco Velazquez , Spokane Regional Health District