HOT Grant Application

Please Note

• Applications MUST be typed.
• Only requests from 501 non-profit organizations or governmental equivalent 170(c)(1) will be considered.
• Single event or project award is up to $3,000 unless applying for a multi-year project.
• Only one application per project/event.
• Multi-year capital projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• If you receive funding, your final report must be turned in before future grant applications will be considered.
• Total amount distributed yearly will vary based on available funds.
• If you receive funding, credit must be given to the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT).

The revenue derived by a city or county from any local hotel and motel tax authorized by Iowa Code Section 423A.4 shall be used by a city or county as follows: a. Each county or city which levies the tax shall spend at least fifty percent of the revenues derived therefrom for the acquisition of sites for, or constructing, improving, enlarging, equipping, repairing, operating, or maintaining of recreation, convention, cultural, or entertainment facilities including but not limited to memorial buildings, halls and monuments, civic center convention buildings, auditoriums, coliseums, and parking areas or facilities located at those recreation, convention, cultural, or entertainment facilities or the payment of principal and interest, when due, on bonds or other evidence of indebtedness issued by the county or city for those recreation, convention, cultural, or entertainment facilities; or for the promotion and encouragement of tourist and convention business in the city or county and surrounding areas.

November 1, 2024: Applications available

December 31, 2024: Applications due

February 3, 2025: Awards announced & funds distributed

December 31, 2025: Funds must be spent & final report submitted