External Funding Opportunities

The following opportunities are currently available:

• The Collins Foundation – Responsive Grantmaking Program
  • Letter of inquiry: currently open
  • Letter of inquiry due: June 9, 2023
  • ***Organizations must register on their application portal to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
• The National Forest Foundation (NFF) – Matching Awards Program
  • Applications open: currently open
  • Applications close: June 7, 2023
  • ***Application period opens for Round 1 2024 projects
• Oregon Department of Transportation: Innovative Mobility Program
  • Application open: rolling basis
  • Application close: contingent on the availability of funds
• Portland Parks Foundation – Small Grants Program
  • Applications open: September 1, 2023
  • Application close: October 15, 2023
• Recreational Trails Program
  • Accepting applications: Sept. 1
• USDA Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
  • Applications open: currently open
  • Applications close: June 30, 2023
• U.S. Economic Development Administration: Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Program
  • Accepting applications: Rolling
• U.S. Department of Agriculture: Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance
  • Application: Open
  • *Tourism Tip: This grant can help fund a new tourism business. Check address for eligible areas.
• Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative
  • Applications open: July 1, 2023
  • Application close: September 30, 2023

Travel Oregon has been made aware of opportunities from our partners, this is a selective list of trainings and funding that aligns with our work in the travel and leisure sector. We do not manage these opportunities and highly encourage you to contact the organizations directly with any questions.