Food Systems & Culinary Tourism Sponsorship Program

In our efforts to help elevate Oregon’s culinary tourism and the local food systems that fuel it, Travel Oregon is looking to sponsor events that celebrate and strengthen this crucial intersection of tourism and local food and drink. Please review the funding details and eligibility guidelines below prior to submitting a request for sponsorship.

Funding Details

• Events must take place by June 30, 2027. Due to limited remaining funding, events taking place between January – June 2027 are currently being prioritized for funding.
• This round of funding is available through April 2027, or until funds run out. Sponsorships will be awarded on a rolling basis.
• Sponsorship awards will be in the range of $1,000 – $10,000. Requests over $10,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Sponsorship requests may receive partial awards based on alignment with program objectives and goals and available funds.
• Organizations that produce multiple qualifying events are encouraged to seek sponsorship of their most impactful event, but requests for support of multiple events will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Eligibility Guidelines

I. Events must fall under one or more of the following categories:

1.  Consumer-facing event or activation that celebrates and elevates local food, beverage, seafood or agricultural commodities (cannot benefit a singular business)
2.  Industry/B2B event or activation that connects local producers to chefs and buyers from tourism businesses (restaurants, hotels, etc.)
3.  Industry event that provides training or education for agritourism operators

II. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate how the event:

• delivers a remarkable experience
• is respectful of the natural environment
• could result in an increase in foot traffic, overnight lodging stays, and/or attendee travel of 50+ miles
• supports tourism in Portland, Oregon
• elevates voices of underserved communities

III. Priority will be given to requests from organizations that have participated in the Food Systems & Tourism Learning Community.

IV. The focus of this program is to support events and activities that take place in Oregon. However, out of state activities and events may be considered if they illustrate significant outcomes beneficial to Oregon tourism.

Sponsorship Process

• Use the Sponsorship Intake form to submit a request for sponsorship.
• Travel Oregon will review and prioritize responses based on timing of the event.
• Requestors awarded a sponsorship will complete a form with additional information for the sponsorship agreement.
• Final sponsorship agreement will be sent for e-signature.
• After agreement is finalized, organization may invoice Travel Oregon for sponsorship amount.
• Travel Oregon logo and style guide will be provided. Any logo placements should be sent to Travel Oregon for approval.

Please contact Hilary@traveloregon.com with any questions before submitting your request