Visit Bend is seeking applications for its Bend Sustainability Fund.
Donor Name: Visit Bend
State: Oregon
City: Bend
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/16/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend Project, reinvests tax revenue generated through short-term lodging tax paid by visitors into the places and spaces that create sustainable experiences in community.
At Visit Bend, sustainability model seeks to find balance between the economy, people, and place. The community is dependent on each of these elements, and it is important to find a balance between them as they strive towards a thriving, sustainable community for residents and visitors alike.
The Bend Sustainability Fund (BSF) awards grants to projects that create sustainable experiences in Bend’s community. Since the inception of the Bend Sustainability Fund, $3,383,094 has been awarded to 31 projects.
Eligibility Criteria
The BSF awards grants to projects meeting the following criteria:
- All known barriers that would inhibit the start or completion of the project have been cleared
- Will protect, steward or create a tourism-related facility with an impactful life of greater than 10 years
- Said facility will have a substantial use by visitors
- Has a clear timeline and measurable outcomes within the next 12 months
- Has grassroots, community support
For more information, visit Visit Bend.
