The online application is now available to those interested in applying for Travel Oregon's 2009-10 Matching Grants Program.
The grant program is part of Travel Oregon's tourism development mission to assist Oregon communities and organizations in the creation, enhancement and implementation of quality tourism plans and products.
The mission of the Oregon Tourism Commission (OTC), doing business as Travel Oregon, is to "encourage economic growth and to enhance the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism throughout the state." As such, OTC has established a program to make grant awards to eligible applicants for projects that contribute to the development and improvement of local economies and communities throughout the state by means of the enhancement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry.
Cities, counties, port districts, federally recognized Tribes and non-profit entities located in Oregon and involved with tourism promotion and development are eligible for grants from the Matching Grants Program. Applicants must equally match the amount of the awarded grant; up to 50% of the match may be in-kind. Each applicant may request up to $10,000 in grant funds with a limit of one grant project request per cycle.
The deadline for completing the online electronic application is August 18, 2009.
Click here to find out more about the 2009-10 Matching Grants Program
Begin the process by taking a look at the Grant Guidelines.
Contact Michelle Woodard, Industry Relations Liaison at Grants@TravelOregon.com with questions.