Grants Programs
Travel Oregon’s Competitive Grants are intended to develop and improve economies of communities throughout Oregon by the means of enhancement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry.
We’re dedicated to helping communities develop successful programs, events, assets and destinations. Over the past seven years, more than $20.2 million has been awarded to support hundreds of projects and organizations across the state through Travel Oregon’s grant programs.
In 2020, Travel Oregon adapted it Competitive Grants Program that awarded funding based on small, medium and large requests to better meet the evolving needs of response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In fall of 2022, Travel Oregon opened a Capacity and Small Project Grants program and in winter of 2023, awarded funding to support tourism infrastructure that is accessible/inclusive and projects that centered on accessible/inclusive tourism promotion.
2024 Competitive Grants Program applicants will be notified June 17, 2025 and a public announcement will be made the week of June 23.
Travel Oregon announces all of its grant opportunities through the industry newsletter.
Travel Oregon, is awarding nearly $6.2 million to 65 groundbreaking projects through the agency’s 2024-25 Competitive Grants Program.
This significant investment represents the agency’s commitment to fostering remarkable visitor experiences that increase access and inclusion for historically and currently underserved or under-resourced communities.
Travel Oregon Awards Nearly $6.2 Million in Grants
