Klamath County announces tourism grant application cycle

Klamath County is thrilled to announce a fantastic grant opportunity aimed at boosting our county’s tourism!

Do you have a unique event or project that could attract tourists to Klamath County and encourage overnight stays? Our Tourism Grant program is here to help! We’re seeking innovative ideas for events and activities that will draw visitors, especially during the shoulder season from October to May. Infrastructure project proposals are also considered. These grants are funded by the countywide transient room tax which is administered by Klamath County Tax Collections.

Key Dates:

• Application Cycle: Opens at 8:00 AM March 3, 2025, and closes at 5:00 PM on March 31, 2025. Please note: No late applications or supporting documents will be accepted.
• NEW for 2025: Mandatory Grant Orientation Class for all applicants: March 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM in room 219 of the County Government Complex. (Please Note: To be considered eligible, all applicants for Klamath County Tourism and Economic Development Grants are required to attend the Grant Orientation Class before the closing date of the cycle for which they are applying. This class will be livestreamed online and there will be no make-up sessions offered.  Applicants are only required to attend one Grant Orientation Class per calendar year in which their application is being submitted).
• NEW for 2025: Mandatory Marketing Essentials Class for all grant recipients: May 9, 2025, at 9:00 AM in room 219 of the County Government Complex. This class will be livestreamed online and there will be no make-up sessions offered.

Grant applications will be reviewed by an advisory panel appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, who will then make the final decisions on awarding funds in early May.

Tourism Grant applications and additional information regarding the program, including applicant eligibility, allowable projects, and more are available on the county website at: https://www.klamathcounty.org/1252/Tourism-Grant-Program

For questions please contact the Klamath County Finance Office at 541-851-2264