[OR_Archaeology] Tourism Dev. Grants offered this Summer

[Susan White]

TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANTS OFFERED THIS SUMMER

The Oregon Tourism Commission has announced the opening of the 2009-10 Matching Grants Program for investment in travel and tourism organizations across the state. The grant program is part of Travel
Oregon's tourism development mission to assist Oregon communities and organizations in the creation, enhancement and implementation of quality tourism plans and products. 

The commission established the program to make grant awards to eligible applicants for projects that contribute to the development and improvement of local economies and communities by means of the
enhancement, expansion and promotion of the visitor industry.  Cities, counties, port districts, federally recognized Tribes and non-profit entities involved with tourism promotion and development are eligible
for grants from the Matching Grants Program. Applicants must equally match the amount of the awarded grant; up to 50 percent of the match may be in-kind. 

The deadline for completing the online electronic application is Aug. 18.  For information and an application, visit
http://industry.traveloregon.com/Departments/Tourism-Development/Matching-Grants-Program.aspx 

If you have questions, contact Michelle Woodard at
Grants at TravelOregon.com or 503.378.8850.