Oregon Arts Commission

Cultural Tourism Grants support projects and partnerships that positively impact arts-based cultural tourism activities. This effort advances the Commission's long-range plan calling for stronger links between the arts, culture, the tourism industry and local economic development. 

Arts-related tourism projects may qualify for the Arts Build Communities Grant program, which provides $3,000 - $7,000 grants for non-profits, tribes, schools and other units of local government for projects in rural and urban under-served communities.

Cultural Heritage Tourism

http://www.culturalheritagetourism.org/

The National Trust for Historic Preservation's guide for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs.

National Assembly of State Art Agencies

http://www.nasaa-arts.org/artworks/ct_contents.shtml

Cultural Tourism articles on policy, practice, trends, and links to additional resources.

Oregon State Parks and Recreation Heritage Division

http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/HCD/index.shtml

Includes statewide resources for historic preservation and other cultural resources. Includes grant opportunities.

Oregon Travel Information Council

http://www.oregontic.com

Links on heritage markers and other signs along highways.

Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural Tourism Toolbox

http://www.arts.state.tx.us/toolkit/tourism/

Extensive tips and how-to for starting a cultural tourism program. Texas-centric, but many of the principles are universal.

Travel Industry Association of America

http://www.tia.org/index.html

National clearinghouse of information on tourism.

Travel Oregon

http://otc.traveloregon.com/grants.cfm
http://www.traveloregon.com/index.cfm

Oregon Tourism Commission's comprehensive website, with links to local and regional tourism offices in Oregon. Travel Oregon offers matching grants up to $10,000 with application deadlines in early fall. Cities, counties, port districts, federally-recognized Tribes and non-profit entities located in Oregon and involved with tourism promotion and development are eligible to apply. A match of 50% is required.

Regional Visitors Associations

http://www.traveloregon.com/Travel-Tools/Visitor-Centers/Regional-Tourism-Associations.aspx

Many of Oregon’s regional visitors associations offer financial resources for tourism development. Contact your local association for more information.

Travel Oregon Matching Grants