The following opportunities are currently available.
These are opportunities that Visit Central Oregon has been made aware of that may support travel and tourism businesses and attractions. Please reach out to funding organizations directly with any questions.
Updated: 2/9/26
Regional
The Central Oregon Future Fund is an annual grant program managed by Visit Central Oregon. The purpose of this program is to reinvest transient room tax (TRT) dollars generated from overnight stays back into the region to create positive revitalization for visitors and residents alike. The Future Fund invests in projects that create, protect, or preserve a tourism asset, create positive and long-term impact for both residents and visitors and have broad community support. The application window for the 2026 cycle is currently open, and will close on February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.
Business Development Incentives
Visit Central Oregon strives to create a thriving, year round tourism economy. By working with our lodging partners to secure group business in non-peak seasons we allow our local businesses to retain staff on a year-round basis.
The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend Project, reinvests tax revenue generated through short-term lodging tax paid by visitors into the places and spaces that create sustainable experiences in our community. Sustainability is based on three pillars: economic, environmental, and social. Applications have closed for this cycle. Check back soon.
The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund (BCTF) is a grant program funded by Visit Bend to enhance Bend’s economy through cultural tourism. From musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and more, the BCTF supports cultural opportunities that draw visitors to Bend. Applications are currently open, and will close on March 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.
Recreation
Grants for land acquisition, development and major rehabilitation projects that are consistent with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives contained in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federally funded grant program administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Since 1993, Oregon has funded over 500 projects with RTP funds to develop, improve, or expand motorized and non-motorized trails and their facilities. The 2025-2026 grant cycle is now closed. Please check back soon.
Environmental
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project is accepting applications for the 2025 Community Innovation Fund (CIF). This program provides up to $5,000 per awarded project to implement waste reduction, reuse, recycle, and compost projects throughout Deschutes County. The Rethink Waste Project will provide a total of $46,500 in awards and application, implementation, and evaluation support in 2025. The 2025 grant cycle is now closed. Please check back soon.
Downtown
Awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. They help fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Applicant’s proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support.
Matching grants to nonprofits, tribal government, universities and local governments for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage.
Restore facades of buildings to historical appearance and qualify for historical designation. The 2026 cycle is currently open, and applications are due by 11:59 PM PST on May 5, 2026.
Main Street Revitalization Grant
Supports downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. The purpose of the program is to acquire, rehabilitate and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide as well as facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. The 2025 cycle is now closed. Check back soon.
Arts & Culture
AIANTA – Cultural Tourism Funding Opportunities
AIANTA collects funding opportunities that may be of interest to Indigenous or Native American tourism & hospitality enterprises looking to grow their tourism, culture, heritage, arts, agritourism or other culture and heritage programming.
OCF – 2025 Community Grants Program
Community Grants from OCF provide flexible funding for organizations addressing the most pressing needs in communities throughout Oregon. The 2025 grant cycle is closed. Please check back soon.