Tourism Grants Available
Applications Due Soon |
Eugene, Ore. - Travel Lane County provides a lengthy list of grant and loan opportunities for businesses at EugeneCascadesCoast.org/members/industry-research-resouces/grants/. Businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry are encouraged to check this page frequently as new funding opportunities and application deadlines are announced. The following information outlines several opportunities. Matching grants will be available on an annual basis with the first grant application window opening January 15, 2018 and closing March 1, 2018. Grants will require a minimum 10 percent cash match with a project request range of $2,000 to $10,000. Eligible applicants may apply for projects that contribute to the development and improvement of Willamette Valley communities by means of the enhancement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry. Learn more about eligibility and grant requirements. Allocations are unlimited, up to the total fund amount, and there is a rolling deadline until all funds are allocated. Allocated funds must be spent on the intended purpose and must be accomplished within 11 months of being dispersed. Phase I. Submit a Letter of Intent which briefly and concisely a) explains how this project meets the below Eligibility Criteria, b) describes what stage this project is in, c) lists active partnerships and/or describes community support of the project and d) clearly identifies a need addressed by this project. 2 page max length. Phase II. If your project is selected, the Oregon Coast Visitors Association will follow up with additional questions related your project viability and completion timeline. Eligibility Criteria
Contact: Marcus Hinz, Executive Director, Oregon Coast Visitors Applications are reviewed 2 times per year. The next submission deadline is February 20, 2018. 2018 Springfield Heritage Arts Grants Guidelines and Application Contact: Thea Hart, 541.726.2238, thart@springfield-or.gov |

Author: Andy Vobora
Vice-President of Stakeholder Relations, Travel Lane County
541.501.9398 | 541.743.8770
Travel Lane County markets and promotes the Eugene, Cascades and Coast region as a destination for travel, conventions, sports, meetings and events. It serves as a private, nonprofit association dedicated to economic development through visitor spending, which pumped more than $783 million into Lane County, Oregon's economy in 2019. EugeneCascadesCoast.org