Travel Oregon has opened its 2008-09 Matching Grants Program, which will award a total of $100,000 for investment in travel and tourism organizations across the state. The funding 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.
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 are viable.
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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.
In our pledge to be sustainable, this year's grant application must be submitted electronically. The 2008-09 application deadline is August 22, 2008.
Click here to find out more about the 2008-09 Matching Grants Program