Competitive & Recovery Grants Program from Travel Oregon

Travel Oregon, the State of Oregon's official tourism agency, has announced their Competitive & Recovery Grants Program. The grant program provides competitive funding for projects that work to enhance and expand the visitor experience over both the short and long-term, with an emphasis on outdoor, distanced, and COVID-19 safe experiences.  

Total funding available for the Competitive & Recovery Grants program is $2.3 million. Requests up to $100,000 will be accepted, depending on project type. See the list of eligible project types in the full guidelines. Both nonprofit and for-profit businesses may apply. No cash match is required. Projects must be completed by Nov. 30, 2021. 

Applications open 3/15 for a two week application period. 

Note: Are you a guide or outfitter located in the Mt. Hood & Columbia River Gorge region? The Hood/Gorge RDMO can provide one-on-one grant support and help develop your ideas for eligible Competitive & Recovery Grants projects. Eligible projects for guides and outfitters include:  

     • Configuration of vehicles/watercraft to maximize spacing.
     • Safety placards or messaging.
     • New or existing enhancements to online booking technology.
     • Personal protective equipment.

For more information, email Lizzie Keenan at lizzie@hood-gorge.com.