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 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, Cultural & Heritage, Agritourism.
- Provide strategic industry professional development and training opportunities
For program intent, eligibility, developing a strong application, and application process, review the EO REGIONAL GRANT GUIDELINES.
Interested applicants will be required to submit a Project Idea Form prior to submitting a grant application. Applicants must demonstrate at least a 10% cash match for a grant ask range from $1,000- $10,000.
The EO Regional Grant Program Preview Questions provides you with the questions asked in the Eastern Oregon Regional Grants Program application. Please use this document to prepare your grant application, but do not use this document as your application. Applications must be completed online, in one sitting, through the EOVA Grant Platform. Access to the EOVA Grant Platform will be available when the grant application opens.
The EO Regional Grant Program Preview Questions provides you with the questions asked in the Eastern Oregon Regional Grants Program application. Please use this document to prepare your grant application, but do not use this document as your application. Applications must be completed online, in one sitting, through the EOVA Grant Platform. Access to the EOVA Grant Platform will be available when the grant application opens.
***IMPORTANT DATES***
Online Application Opens
- Late Summer 2020
Online Application Closes
- TBA
Grant Application Status Notification
- TBA
Signed Grant Contract Due to EOVA
- TBA
