The Annual Grant Cycle is part of the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work Program. It is dedicated to strategically allocating Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID) assessment funds to programs and projects to achieve community vitality, economic health, and environmental sustainability to benefit residents, businesses, and visitors in the North Lake Tahoe region.
Funding Priorities & Qualifications
The Annual Grant Cycle provides one year of funding for projects and programs that are ready to launch upon approval. While focused on near-term implementation, this opportunity can also serve as a springboard for longer-term initiatives. Applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements and align their project with one of the funding priorities and guiding documents below. Click the icons below to learn more about each priority area.
Timeline
August
August 1
Grant Application Opens
August 7, 12, 20
Grant Workshops (Virtual)
8/7 | 5–6 pm | Introductory Annual Grant Cycle Workshop, Register Now
8/12 | 12–1 pm | Housing Workshop, Register Now
8/20 | 1–2 pm | Financial Workshop, Register Now
August 5, 14, 27
Grant Office Hours
8/5 | 12–1 pm (In person) | Kings Beach Visitor Information Center
8/14 | 12–1 pm (In person) | Tahoe City Visitor Information Center
8/27 | 5–6 pm (In person and Virtual) | Kings Beach Visitor Information Center, Register Now
September
september 5
Grant Application Closes
september 6–19
NTCA and Placer County Staff Review Applications
september 16
Joint Meeting With Committee Chairs/Vice-Chairs, Staff
september 23
TBID/Zone 1 Committee Meeting
Introduction to Projects and Programs
september 25
TOT Committee Meeting
Introduction to Projects and Programs
October
october 15 + 16
Applicant Presentations
october 21
TBID/Zone 1 Committee Meeting
Project Discussion/Deliberation
october 23
TOT Committee Meeting
Project Discussion/Deliberation
november
November 18
TBID/Zone 1 Committee Meeting
Final Recommendation
November 20
TOT Committee Meeting
Final Recommendation
December
december 3
NTCA Board of Directors Meeting
Final Approval for TBID-Funded Projects
february
Date TBD
Placer County Board of Supervisors
Final Approval for TOT-Funded Projects
Date TBD
Annual Grant Cycle Celebration
APPLY FOR FUNDING
Apply for an annual grant by creating an account on Submittable, our grant management platform.
Questions? Please contact us at: grants@northtahoecommunityalliance.com
learn about the process
Watch this video to learn what happens after submitting your annual grant cycle application.
Please note that if your application is rejected, you will be contacted by NTCA by the end of September 2025.
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