Grant Program

The City collects a seven percent room tax on overnight stays at hotels and motels in the community. Each year, a portion of the funds are then redistributed through the Hotel/Motel Grant Program, which awards non-profit organizations that work to increase tourism in Marion. The grant application process opens in April of each year.

A committee consisting of City staff, City Council representatives and Council-appointed residents review the applications, determine recommended funding allocations and make a recommendation to the council for use of the funds.

Marion City Council has budgeted $50,000 for the Hotel/Motel Grant Program in FY26-27.