In partnership with Tillamook County, Tillamook Coast Visitors Association (TCVA) manages the grant application process and contract management for the tourism facilities program.
Donor Name: Tillamook Coast
State: Oregon
County: Tillamook County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus on Building a Sustainable Tourism Industry
- Is integrated with the local communities in a way that is respectful and functional;
- Provides visitors with authentic, place-based educational experiences that leave them feeling enriched and inspired;
- Creates lasting year-round financial and social benefits for local residents, businesses, and communities across the County;
- Is supported by public policies with organizational support and funding; and,
- Maintains, or contributes to the health and vibrancy of the natural environment.
Priorities
- Invest in infrastructure that helps the community support the tourism sector.
- Protect highly sensitive ecological areas from the impacts of tourism across Tillamook County.
- Invest in infrastructure and the tools to manage the impact of tourism to avoid congestion and overuse of areas.
- Improving the tourism products and associated infrastructure (eg: trails, parking, signage).
- Educate visitors to be respectful and good stewards of the natural and recreation resources.
- Building collaboration within and outside the County to support coordination, solutions, and management of the tourism industry.
Funding Information
Funds available for 2024-25 fiscal year: $400,000. Maximum request: $75,000.
Who is eligible for this grant?
Any city, county, or other local government, including a port, special district, or intergovernmental agency, federal &state agencies, and nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply that conduct tourism-related activities or services in Tillamook County, excluding projects in which the County is a lead, sponsor, or key participant.
For more information, visit Tillamook Coast.
