Recreation Ready Program FAQs

PROJECTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM PHASES:

Read the program guidelines here for phase details.

PHASE 1: PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT (JAN.-JULY 2025)

Step 1: Program Kick-Off
Step 2: Oregon State University (OSU) Elevate Outdoors Training
Step 3: Feasibility Analysis
Step 4: Inclusivity Evaluation and/or Accessibility Assessment
Step 5: Community Engagement & Input
Step 6: Final Project Feasibility Report and Action Plan
Step 7: Mid-Program Evaluation

Communities who successfully complete Phase 1 will be eligible to apply to financial investments in Phase 2 to advance project Action Plan outcomes.

PHASE 2: POST-ENGAGEMENT AWARD (JULY 2025-JUNE 2026)

Based on the Mid-Program Evaluation, communities will be eligible and invited to participate in Phase 2 of the program. The lead applicant will work with Travel Oregon to submit a one-year project scope of work (SOW) to apply for project investment funds (up to $100,000) to advance the Action Plan outcomes. Areas of work eligible for funding will include but are not limited to:

Technical assistance for pre-infrastructure analysis and planning
Technical or environmental assessments
Infrastructure design or construction