TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, in collaboration with the North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, is currently accepting applications for its 2010-11 Community Marketing Grant Program. The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.

The majority of grants awarded will be in the $500 to $2,500 range, with possible $5,000 grants going to large-scale events.

The Community Marketing Grant Program provides marketing and promotional support to special events or projects and programs that bring visitors to the region, generate local and regional business revenue, provide local and regional media exposure and opportunities for public relations. Grants cannot be used for capital investments, salaries, operational overhead, food and beverage, entertainment and supplies. Since the funding comes from the Placer County Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), through the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association, the public revenue and other benefits generated must accrue principally to areas within Placer County.

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce staff will review all Community Marketing Grant Program applications followed by the Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee during a regular public meeting. If approved by the Chamber of Commerce Advisory Committee, the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Board of Directors will then consider the grant applications, typically as a Consent Calendar item on its regular Board of Directors meeting agenda.

Call Kym Fabel, North Lake Tahoe Chamber of Commerce manager, at 581-8764 or kym@puretahoenorth.com. For application, visit www.NorthLakeTahoeChamber.com, click on Programs & Documents.

— Submitted via aedgett@sierrasun.com