Tillamook Coast Visitors Association is allocating $70,000 toward the Tillamook Coast Signage Grant program as a pilot project until funds are exhausted.
Donor Name: Tillamook Coast
State: Oregon
County: Tillamook County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Grant Duration: 6 Months
Details:
The goal of the program is to assist tourism business owners with the costs of upgraded signage which will also improve the visitor experience.
Funding Information
- The signage projects are eligible for a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000.
- Projects must be complete within six months of award notification.
Project Eligibility
All grant-funded signage must be permanent and fixed in type and/or nature. Improvements must meet all code requirements for the local jurisdiction including signage ordinances, zoning, and building and safety codes. The applicant must obtain and pay for any necessary permits.
Eligible Expenses:
- Signage
- Lighting fixtures
- Electrical
- Hardware
- Installation
- Costs associated with removing the current sign
- Modification of current sign if appropriate
Eligibility Criteria
Tourism-related businesses and nonprofits within Tillamook County are eligible to apply.
- Must be business or not-for-profit who provides goods and/or services to tourists including:
- Accommodations: Accommodation is a group of rooms and/or a dedicated outdoor facility which the customer pays to stay overnight. Eligible businesses include hotels, motels, resorts, inns, bed and breakfast establishments, and campgrounds.
- Recreation & Entertainment: Recreation and entertainment businesses are those that provide a tourism experience and/or attraction for a fee. Eligible businesses include museums, theaters, outdoor recreation outfitters, sightseeing, transportation, and tour operators.
- Food & Beverage: Food and beverage services include the process of preparing, presenting, and serving food and beverages to customers. Eligible businesses include restaurants, bars, breweries, catering, cafés, or food trucks.
- Visitor Information Center: Organizations that operate as visitor information centers are eligible to apply.
- Business or not-for-profit must have a registered business number;
- Business or not-for-profit must be located in Tillamook County;
- Business must be in operation for at least three years
For more information, visit Tourism Signage Grant.