King County and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are offering grants in a bid to stoke excitement about next year's World Cup in areas outside of Seattle.
The Game Ready Activation grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. They're funded by King County’s hotel tax revenues and will total $250,000. Businesses and cultural organizations can use the grants for soccer-themed events, such as a youth soccer tournament or soccer watch parties, in unincorporated parts of King County.
The deadline to apply is Nov. 10, and recipients must put on free, family-friendly events that take place before Dec. 27.
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