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
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
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.
