The City of Grants Pass is pleased to announce its Sustainable Tourism Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Grants Pass
State: Oregon
City: Grants Pass
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/13/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 to $5,000
Details:
Tourism is an important part of the City of Grants Pass’ economic success and as such the City of Grants Pass designates 12 percent of eligible tourism funds to the Sustainable Tourism Grant program. This program supports promotional activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists and increasing overnight stays. Grants that focus on increasing tourism during off-peak periods, generate economic growth from tourists coming from outside a 50-mile radius, and provide increased economic benefit for local businesses and non-profit organizations are the most competitive.
Some example project areas that will receive priority ranking may include:
- Sustainable events – Events attracting people from outside the area leading to economic growth and potential to occur on a regular cycle (i.e. annually). These may include events in the areas of sport and athletics, arts and culture, food, industry-focused, conference/convention, community-focused celebration, etc.
- Outdoor recreation – hiking, mountain biking, road biking, rafting, trail systems
- Historically significant – museums, architecture, culturally significant sites, honoring historic industry (e.g. logging, mining, railroad, etc.)
- Community-focused – Events unique to the Grants Pass area, highlighting local food and wares, ecology, environment, and biodiversity, connected to the community’s culture
- Touring – guides, travel packages, agritourism.
Funding Information
The grants range from a minimum of $2,500 to $5,000. No match is required for the grant.
Eligibility Requirements
Grant applicants and corresponding grant applications must adhere to the following program requirements:
- Grantee must be registered as a business or nonprofit organization.
- Grantee must be located within the city limits or Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) of the City of Grants Pass
- Expenses must be TLT eligible and promotional funds focused on:
- Attracting people from more than fifty (50) miles away; or
- Leading to overnight stays
- Grantees must submit the application to the City prior to the deadline, which is established each year by the City’s Economic Development Division. Late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the grant review committee for consideration. Materials submitted beyond those required and listed on the application cover page and application form will not be forwarded to the grant review committee as part of the application packet.
For more information, visit City of Grants Pass.
