During the 2025-2027 biennium the Competitive Grants Program will focus funding on projects that extend the visitor season, increasing visitor spending and opportunities for year-round employment.
2027 Competitive Grants Program
Grant guidelines will be available late fall. This funding cycle has $2.25 million available for award.
Projects must be completed between June 24, 2027 and December 1, 2028 to be considered for funding. Requests between $20,000 to $100,000 will be accepted. For request amounts of less than $35,000, a funding decision may be made based only on the Letter of Intent submission and may not require submission of a full application. For requests of $35,000 or less, no matching funds are required. For requests of more than $35,000, applicants must provide cash matching funds for every dollar requested.
Program timeline
- Feb. 9, 2027 (8 a.m. PT) – Letter of intent form available online
- March 2, 2027 (5 p.m. PT) – Deadline to submit letter of intent
- April 27, 2027 (8 a.m. PT) – Application form available online (for invited applicants)
- April 29, 2027 – Fast track funding decisions announced
- May 20, 2027 (5 p.m. PT) – Deadline to submit application
- June 24, 2027 – Funding decisions announced
- Feb. 1, 2028 – Mid-Project Report due
- Dec. 1, 2028 – Project completion deadline (grant funds spent)
- Dec. 14, 2028 – Accomplishment Report due (includes final budget and proof of spending)
