WCTPA Awards More Than $190,000 In Tourism Grants

The Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency (WCTPA) announced Wednesday, $191,000 in new tourism investments.  Jeff Kotula, President of the WCTPA says the grants will be awarded to public and private organizations for capital and marketing projects in the 2022 tourism season.  Historical and entertainment organizations such as the Bradford House Historical Association, Washington Symphony Orchestra, Washington Wild Things and McDonald Volunteer Fire Department will be receiving grants to promote their events.  The agency will also invest in capital projects with the Burgettstown Area Community Development Corporation, Little Lake Theatre Company, Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, and Washington County Historical Society.  Kotula says Washington County is a leader in business and leisure travel in the Greater Pittsburgh Region and the investments by the agency will continue that standing.  “Washington County ranks second-behind Allegheny County-in our area for tourism and we are making these funds available to strengthen that position as well as invest in long-term tourism development,” Kotula stated.