In alignment with our mission to promote the Eastern Oregon visitor experience and to enhance and preserve the region’s quality of life and economy, the grant program’s key initiatives are to:
- Drive visitation and overnight stays from Eastern Oregon’s key domestic and international markets.
- Develop destination-based products that are in concert with Eastern Oregon’s natural environment, support the stewardship of the state’s resources and its rich history
- Tie into or enhance one of EOVA’s marketing and development pillars: Outdoor Recreation, Culture & Heritage, or Culinary & Agritourism.
Please review the 2025-2026 EO REGIONAL GRANT GUIDELINES for program intent, eligibility, developing a strong application, and application process.
To apply:
***IMPORTANT DATES***
September 22, 2025
October 27, 2025 (by 11:59pm)
November 7, 2025
November 26, 2025 (by 11:59pm)
January 22, 2026
January 30, 2026 (by 5pm)
Application Opens
Application Closes
Staff Provides Feedback to Applicants (optional)
Revisions to Applications Due (for applicants that requested staff feedback)
Grant Application Status Notification (work can officially begin)
Signed Grant Contract Due to Eastern Oregon Visitors Association
GRANT APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Access the EO Grants Program Application ONLINE.
- View the application questions before you begin
- Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for troubleshooting
Before beginning the online application, we encourage applicants to gather all information and/or documents required to submit the application:
- Project Budget
- Project Timeline
- Project Support Letters, if applicable
- Federal Tax ID Letter Evidence of approval from all parties involved for projects involving permits of any kind
- Marketing Projects: If producing collateral, you must describe your distribution plan and associated budget costs
For additional questions about the grant program, please reach out to via email.
