(Dublin, Ohio) – Dublin City Council has approved the 2026 Hotel/Motel Tax Grants, a fund designed to provide revenue to improve the quality of life for residents, corporate citizens and visitors. Organizations receiving grants in 2026 include the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO), Club Ohio Soccer, Adaptive Sports Connection, Federation of Asian Indian Associations of Central Ohio, The Ohio State University Foundation, One Dublin and more. For 2026, $253,829 was awarded to 26 organizations in support of community events.
The Hotel/Motel Tax Grant generates funds from a 6% tax on all overnight stays within the City limits. Annually, City Council budgets 6.5% of the previous year’s hotel/motel tax revenue to return funding to community organizations with planned projects that reflect the community’s goals and values.
Priority is given to projects that generate overnight stays in Dublin hotels; encourage support of Dublin businesses, restaurants and attractions; reach a broad audience and enhance or improve the community. The recommended funding allocations align with the City’s Community Events Roadmap and the City’s strategic goals.
“The goal of these grants is to provide revenue that enhances the City’s appeal to visitors and tourists,” says Chief Finance Officer/Director of Finance Matt Rubino. “Not only does it improve tourism in Dublin, but these funds are invested back into the community through events and projects that enrich experiences of our residents and visitors.”
Council approved the grants after a second reading at its meeting Nov. 17, 2025.
About the City of Dublin, Ohio, USA
Dublin is a city of nearly 50,000 residents located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio. It offers residents and corporate citizens responsive services, attractive housing, superior public education, direct regional highway access, abundant park space, thoughtful and strategic planning, innovative ideas and technology and a dynamic community life. Dublin is ranked the number one small city in Ohio and is consistently ranked one of the safest cities in the nation. It is home to more than 20 corporate headquarters, an entrepreneurial center, 4,300+ businesses, world-class events and the urban, walkable Bridge Street District. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.
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