External Funding Opportunities

As Travel Oregon is made aware of funding opportunities and grants in the travel and tourism industry, they will be shared here.

The following opportunities are currently available:

• American Rescue Plan Act Indigenous Communities Notice of Funding Opportunity 
  • Accepting applications: Rolling
  • Deadline: Sept. 30
• Cycle Oregon Community Grant
  • Applications open: Sept. 26
  • Applications close: Oct. 28
• Cultural Development Grants Program
  • Summer cycle opened: June 2022
• Energy Trust of Oregon: Working Together Grants
  • Applications open: Aug. 29
  • Applications close: Oct. 14
• Oregon Community Paths Program
  • Pre- applications open: Aug. 1-Sept. 15
  • Accepting applications: Nov. 1
  • Deadline: Jan. 31, 2023
• Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife: Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund
  • Applications open: Aug. 12
  • Applications close: Oct. 7
• Oregon Department of Transportation: Innovative Mobility Program
  • Application open: rolling basis
  • Application close: contingent on the availability of funds
• Oregon Marine Board Boating Facility and Waterway Access Grant
  • Accepting applications: Aug. 1
  • Deadline: Oct. 3
• Oregon State Parks Recreation Grants
  • Accepting applications: Nov. 1
  • Deadline: Jan. 31, 2023
• Recreational Trails Program
  • Accepting applications: Sept. 1
• Travel Southern Oregon: Strategic Investment Opportunity Fund
  • Accepting applications: currently (opened Aug. 1)
  • Deadline: Open until funds have been spent or March 1, 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.
• U.S. Department of Transportation: Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program
  • Accepting applications: Currently
  • Deadline: Oct. 13

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.