Sustainable Tourism Grants Program open to apply

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Grants Pass Sustainable Tourism Grant program. Grants range from a minimum of $2,500 to $5,000. Applications must be received by August 12, 2024

This program supports promotional activities that will lead to sustainable tourism by attracting tourists and increasing overnight stays. Some 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.

Follow this link to learn more about the program, or use this link to apply online.