Special Events Funding

TVE supports funding for special events produced within the Tacoma city limits through an annual competitive application process. Events must be free and open to all ages, inclusive and accessible, and reflect the diverse communities and cultures throughout the city.

Selected applicants receive funding of $2,500 to $5,000 for costs associated with their production of an event (or series of events). Funded events can involve music, performing arts, youth activities, ethnic traditions, heritage, literary and visual art, environmental and cultural education, food, dance, and other unique arts and cultural opportunities and be within any of the neighborhoods of Tacoma.

Applicants are reviewed by a selection committee of community members. Selections are based on merit, equity, community impact, and the applicants’ capacity to successfully produce the event(s).

SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING  TVE supports funding for special events produced within the Tacoma city limits through an annual competitive application process. Events must be free and open to all ages, inclusive and accessible, and reflect the diverse communities and cultures throughout the city.  Selected applicants receive funding of $2,500 to $10,000 for costs associated with their production of an event (or series of events). Funded events can involve music, performing arts, youth activities, ethnic traditions, heritage, literary and visual art, environmental and cultural education, food, dance, and other unique arts and cultural opportunities and be within any of the neighborhoods of Tacoma.  Applicants are reviewed by an independent panel based on merit, equity, community impact, and the applicants’ capacity to successfully produce the event(s). Organizations receiving funding for 2021-2022 events are Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Downtown on the Go, Healing Renaissance, Hilltop Action Coalition, Hilltop Business Association, Latinx Unidos South Sound, Metro Parks Tacoma, Ocean Fest, Rainbow Center, Tacoma Cienfuegos Sister City Committee, Slavonian American Benevolent Society, Tacoma Farmers Markets, Tacoma Light Trail, Tacoma Refugee Choir, and Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center.  Application Funding for 2022-2023 opens soon.
SPECIAL EVENTS FUNDING TVE supports funding for special events produced within the Tacoma city limits through an annual competitive application process. Events must be free and open to all ages, inclusive and accessible, and reflect the diverse communities and cultures throughout the city. Selected applicants receive funding of $2,500 to $10,000 for costs associated with their production of an event (or series of events). Funded events can involve music, performing arts, youth activities, ethnic traditions, heritage, literary and visual art, environmental and cultural education, food, dance, and other unique arts and cultural opportunities and be within any of the neighborhoods of Tacoma. Applicants are reviewed by an independent panel based on merit, equity, community impact, and the applicants’ capacity to successfully produce the event(s). Organizations receiving funding for 2021-2022 events are Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Downtown on the Go, Healing Renaissance, Hilltop Action Coalition, Hilltop Business Association, Latinx Unidos South Sound, Metro Parks Tacoma, Ocean Fest, Rainbow Center, Tacoma Cienfuegos Sister City Committee, Slavonian American Benevolent Society, Tacoma Farmers Markets, Tacoma Light Trail, Tacoma Refugee Choir, and Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center. Application Funding for 2022-2023 opens

2025 Special Events funding recipients

Event Funding Recipient Q&A Sessions

Session 1: Monday, April 14 9:00am to 10:30am

Session 2: Friday, April 18 12:00pm to 1:30pm