Destination Marketing Grants for 2026 - Bid FDMG-06-2026 - WA IFB 2026

Bid #FDMG-06-2026. Washington. The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering grants to communities to prepare for and leverage tourism and economic development opportunities from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Funds can be used for destination. Due Jul 17 (8 days left).

What this bid is about

The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering grants to communities to prepare for and leverage tourism and economic development opportunities from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Funds can be used for destination planning, tourism readiness, community activation, and visitor engagement. Applicants must submit an Inclusion Plan.

About this solicitation

The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals to support Washington communities in preparing for and capitalizing on the significant tourism and economic development opportunities associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Through this program, COMMERCE will provide competitive grants to eligible applicants to support destination planning, tourism readiness, community activation, and visitor engagement initiatives. Includes an Inclusion Plan.

Bid summary

Department of Commerce issued this public solicitation in Washington, referenced as solicitation number FDMG-06-2026. Responses are due by July 17, 2026.

Public procurement context

Department of Commerce in Washington is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Washington are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

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How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for Department of Commerce's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 17, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Department of Commerce should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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