2026 Competitive Grants Program

Competitive grants program designated in state statute to enhance, expand and promote Oregon's Tourism Industry. Since 2017, 10% of Travel Oregon's annual budget is dedicated to this program, with more than $26.4 million awarded to date to support hundreds of projects and organizations across the state.

Program Details

Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon) is a funding organization that offers the 2026 Competitive Grants Program grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon) through Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon). Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon) or on Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon) before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Applications are due by April 27, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon). Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon) before applying.

Award details

Applications close on April 27, 2026.

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