City of Kingman Reopens Tourism Initiative Grant Program for Nonprofit Organizations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2025 
Sarah Hall 
Marketing & Communications  Coordinator  
(928) 279-3188 cell 
(928) 753-8571 office 
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City of Kingman Reopens Tourism Initiative Grant Program for Nonprofit Organizations  

Kingman, AZ – The City of Kingman is reopening the Tourism Initiative Grant Program, a new opportunity to  support nonprofit-led projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth. Eligible 501(c) nonprofits based in  Kingman can apply for reimbursement-based funding for improvements that enhance the visitor experience, such  as restoring historic buildings, upgrading accessibility, or improving public-facing facilities and infrastructure.  

A total of $25,000 in annual funding is available. Projects must directly support tourism by attracting visitors,  encouraging longer stays, or elevating Kingman’s cultural and historical appeal. Each grant requires a 50%  match, with preference given to applications that exceed the minimum match or include valuable in-kind  contributions. Total project costs however must not exceed $50,000 or require a formal solicitation process.  Submitted projects must be new and may not begin prior to receiving grant approval in order to receive funding.  

Applications will be accepted November 3 through November 28, 2025, with awards anticipated to be  announced the end of December 2025. All funding will be provided on a reimbursement basis, and projects must  be completed and the attraction or amenity must be currently open for public use by December 31, 2026. Final  award recommendations are subject to City Council approval before applicants receive authorization to proceed. 

To apply, organizations must first schedule a pre-application meeting with the City’s Grants Administrator,  Monica Murphy. She can be reached by calling 928-753-8159. This step is required prior to submitting a  completed application. Applications can be submitted either by email to [email protected] or  delivered to her office at 310 N. 4th Street, Kingman, AZ 86401.  

The grant guidelines are available on the City of Kingman Economic Development website,  ChooseKingman.com or by request from the Grants Administrator. Interested applicants are encouraged to  contact the Grants Administrator to begin the process early to ensure eligibility and timely submission. 

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About Kingman –  
Founded in 1882 and incorporated in 1952, Kingman is the county seat of Mohave County located in northwest Arizona  along Interstate 40, U.S. 93, and the historically famous Route 66. The city’s population is 32,689, and approximately  60,000 including neighboring communities. Kingman is a general law city that operates under a council/city manager form  of government with a mayor and six councilmembers elected at large. City government provides a wide range of municipal  services that include administration, development services, engineering, public works, parks and recreation, water, sewer  and sanitation services, and fire and police.