Applications are now being accepted for the City of Grants Pass Tourism Promotion Grant program.
Donor Name: City of Grants Pass
State: Oregon
City: Grants Pass
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
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.
The purpose of this grant is tied directly to marketing/promoting a specific event or activity.
- This program supports promotional activities that will lead to recurring tourism by attracting tourists from more than 50 miles away or increasing overnight stays. Some project areas that will receive priority ranking may include:
- Recurring 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, and 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, and agritourism.
Funding Information
Grants range from a minimum of $2,500 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grant applicants and corresponding grant applications must adhere to the following program requirements:
- Grantee must be a registered business or non-profit organization
- Grantee must be located within the City Limits or Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Grants Pass
- Expenses must be Lodging Tax (LT) eligible
- Promotional funds focused on:
- Attracting people from more than 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.
