ADDENDUM 1-AMENDMENT-RFP-FDMG-06-2026.pdf

This is Amendment 1 to RFP-FDMG-06-2026 issued by the Washington State Department of Commerce on June 4, 2026, concerning FIFA Destination Marketing Grants. The amendment modifies the funding structure and allocation requirements for proposals supporting Washington communities in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Eligible applicants may submit proposals for destination planning, tourism readiness, community activation, and visitor engagement initiatives. Allowable costs may be incurred retroactively to February 25, 2026. The Commerce Department intends to award one or more grants up to a maximum of $700,000.00 per contract, with the total funding pool capped at approximately $700,000.00. All applications exceeding $700,000.00 will be rejected as non-responsive without evaluation. The number of awards depends on the quantity and quality of applications received.

The amendment specifies that the Commerce Department intends to allocate approximately 10 percent of total funding ($100,000) for activities within King County, which applicants must consider when preparing their budgets. Additional funding may become available and could result in contract amendments for related services, though such additional funding is not guaranteed. All contract awards are contingent upon funding availability. All other terms, conditions, and requirements of the original RFP-FDMG-06-2026 document remain in full force and effect.