Visit Jackson Hole board to weigh $75,000 request from KHOL
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board will discuss KHOL’s request for $75,000 in FY27 strategic partnership funding, a lodging tax supported grant pitched as year-round community media that also serves visitors.
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board will weigh KHOL’s request for $75,000 in FY27 strategic partnership funding, with KHOL arguing it has kept the ask level because public radio serves “tens of thousands of residents and visitors throughout the year” and functions as community infrastructure, not a one-off event. Board questions and responses.
Board members have been pressing KHOL on why it did not trim the request after prior years’ reductions, and on how independent journalism and programming connects to Visit Jackson Hole’s destination marketing and visitor messaging. KHOL’s written response says its role is “different, but complementary” to marketing and that the grant would support independent coverage and community programming rather than ad buys. Board questions and responses.
Background
For FY27, at least $247,500 was requested for strategic partnership funding, including $75,000 from KHOL for its local news initiative. The actual total is likely higher as some requests are not yet fully documented.
Latest: 2026-08 — Board discussed FY27 strategic partnership funding requests, including KHOL's $75,000 request and others totaling at least $247,500.
curated as of 2026-08-07
On July 9, 2026, the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board will consider KHOL's $75,000 funding request to enhance visitor experience via expanded community media coverage.
Latest: 2026-07-09 — Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board to consider KHOL's $75,000 funding request for visitor experience enhancements at its regular meeting.
curated as of 2026-07-08
The Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance seeks $50,000 from the Travel and Tourism Board for its Winter Trails Information Hub, but no decision date is set.
Latest: 2026 — Jackson Hole Nordic Alliance submits a $50,000 funding request to the Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board for the Winter Trails Information Hub project.
curated as of 2026-07-08
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Board Staff Report — Questions KHOL FY27 Partnerships | staff report |