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Outside agencies can still apply for funding from Hotel-Motel, other sources

City of Midland News Release Posted on February 21, 2025

APPLICATION WINDOW FOR OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING USING HOTEL/MOTEL, OTHER SOURCES CONTINUES

(Feb. 21, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- Agencies that wish to seek funding from the City of Midland's budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year may apply now through Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Each year, the City of Midland budgets funds for promotion of tourism and the hotel industry, promotion of city growth and development, and other activities that are an extension of city services. More than 20 agencies are currently receiving funding through this process. Past recipients of such funds include the Arts Council of Midland, VisitMidland, Midland College's Business and Economic Development Center, Teen Court and Permian Basin Community Centers of Midland.

Current applications are for funding in the budget year beginning October 1, 2025. This funding will only be for events that fall between October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Hotel/Motel and city development-related funding requests are reviewed by a citizen advisory board.

Please contact Marcia Bentley-German at mbentley-german@midlandtexas.gov or 432-685-7430 for a copy of the application and more information.