Travel Oregon’s Regional Cooperative Tourism Program (RCTP) dedicates 20% of the state’s transient lodging tax (TLT) to regional tourism programming across the state. The state’s seven Regional Destination Management Organizations (RDMOs) develop regional plans that include proposals for the use of Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) dollars in partnership with Travel Oregon. 2023-2024 strategic plans are now available through an interactive dashboard that is updated quarterly.

View the dashboard here. More information about RCTP can be found here.

Are you a farmer, rancher or Destination Management Organization (DMO) supporting agritourism in Oregon? The following Travel Oregon resources are available to support farms and ranches considering adding tourism to their operations: 

Oregon Agritourism Handbook: This robust resource outlines everything an agricultural business needs to know about adding tourism activities to their operations. 

Agritourism Technical Assistance: This free service offers personalized assistance, acting as a valuable bridge between farmers and local planners and regulatory agencies. While not a substitute for legal counsel, Travel Oregon’s technical assistance support may help businesses navigate the numerous challenges in expanding offerings and streamline a path to success. 

Last week, the federal Carbon Reduction Program announced its second competitive grant funding opportunity in Oregon. The application window is March 1-May 31, 2024. Examples of eligible projects include public transit, bike infrastructure improvements, low-emission vehicles or fuels, and intelligent transportation systems. More detailed application instructions are also on that webpage. Read about awarded projects from 2023’s funding opportunity for more inspiration.

ODOT is hosting a webinar via Microsoft Teams on March 13, 3-4 p.m. to answer questions about the Carbon Reduction Program application process. Registration is required. 

Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) for a 4-part grant writing readiness series that will increase your understanding of government grants and help you prepare for the application process. The series will include learning activities, networking and expert knowledge on local, state, and federal grant funding. By successful completion of the entire series, organizations may also be eligible for NAO’s Government Grant Writing Technical Assistance Program, which places an emphasis on rural and/or BIPOC-serving organizations looking to secure federal, state, and local government grant funding.

The dates for this series are: 

Learn more and register here.

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