The City of Redmond is now accepting applications for its 2012 Tourism Fund Matching Grants until Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.

Applicants may be cultural, historical, educational or community organizations.

The grants to help fund projects that stimulate tourism in Redmond are paid by a portion of the one percent sales tax on hotel rooms located in Redmond. Grants may not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the project.

The Redmond Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will evaluate qualifying applications on a competitive basis, using the official tourism promotion funding criteria and will forward recommendations to the mayor and City Council for approval. City Council will award the grants in December 2011.

For more information call (425) 556-2444 or e-mail knolz@redmond.gov. Beginning Friday, applications are available through the City of Redmond’s website www.redmond.gov.