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City of San Diego Transient Occupancy Tax Economic Development Funding

TOT-funded grants for nonprofits promoting San Diego business, tourism, and economic development.

About this program

San Diego Economic Development Funding Program allocates Transient Occupancy Tax funds through a competitive process to nonprofit organizations that promote San Diego as a business and tourism destination and support innovation, entrepreneurship, international trade, logistics, manufacturing, defense, and visitor economy goals.

Eligibility

Eligible nonprofit organizations providing economic development, tourism promotion, business attraction, retention, or targeted industry services benefiting the City of San Diego.

Requirements

  • Complete annual RFQ and RFP funding process
  • Provide eligible nonprofit documentation, program scope, target businesses, budget, and performance metrics
  • Meet city contracting, insurance, invoicing, and public benefit reporting requirements