Recreation Ready Program Application
The application period is now closed.
Successful program applicants will have identified an outdoor recreation visitor experience project concept and be early in the development phase. Project concepts should not yet be ready to seek traditional infrastructure investments but in need of assistance to get to that position in the future.
Past Recreation Ready Program Details
The past program that launched in late 2024 was available to rural and tribal communities that were part of the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon. There was no cost to participate in the program, however there were capacity requirements to identify a Project Steering Committee, participate in meetings, community engagements and other work.
A $6,000 optional scholarship was available to the applicant organization to support their capacity for participation in Phase 1 of the program.
The Recreation Ready program was designed for Destination Management/Marketing Organizations (DMOs) or other organizations working closely with destination managers to be the lead applicant. Eligible applicants include:
- 501(c)3, 501(c)6, government entity or Port in rural Oregon*
- One of the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon
*Communities with populations of 35,000 or less and not adjacent to (or part of) an urban or metropolitan area of 50,000 or more.
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2024-25 PROGRAM TIMELINE:
- Application open: Nov. 12, 2024 (3 p.m. PT)
- Informational virtual webinar: Nov. 18, 2024 (12 p.m. PT) | View the recording
- Application deadline: Dec. 6, 2024 (5 p.m. PT)
- Awards announced: Dec. 20, 2024 (5 p.m. PT)
- Program Kickoff Meeting: Jan. 8 (10 a.m. PT)
PROGRAM QUESTIONS?
Contact staj@traveloregon.com