BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The City of Bellingham is looking to fund projects that promote tourism.

The City announced Monday they are now accepting applications for their 2020 Tourism Grants that they say will help fund innovative projects that encourage wide participation.

The City is also offering a Start-Up Grant opportunity for events, programs or projects that are under three years old.

Special consideration will be given to events that occur during the tourism off-season.

Applications will be accepted until September 9th.