Klamath County, Oregon – With the 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Grant Application cycle opening, Klamath County is preparing for an exciting future of expansion and improvement. Supported by the countywide transient room tax and the Oregon State Lottery Fund, this effort seeks to boost local business growth as well as visitor counts outside of the peak season.
The grant program is divided into two main categories: Economic Development Grants and Tourism Grants, each targeting specific areas of growth and development within the county.
Economic Development Grants: Boosting Local Businesses
Local businesses in Klamath County looking to expand or start-up will find a supportive hand in the Economic Development Grants. These awards are meant to support initiatives showing promise for business expansion and employment development, therefore helping to create a more active local economy. Interested companies have to show a clear target market and a strong plan to take use of this financing possibility.
Tourism Grants: Enhancing Klamath’s Attractions
Regarding tourism, the county is seeking creative ideas that can draw guests during the less busy months between October and May. Applications for projects aiming at improving the infrastructure of the county or suggesting unusual events and activities are highly encouraged. With this, the county hopes to increase its appeal and profile as a year-round travel destination.
Important Dates and Participation Details
Beginning on September 3, 2024, the application procedure has a deadline for entries by 5:00 PM on September 30, 2024. New candidates are required to attend an obligatory workshop set for September 5, 2024 at an unidentified site yet to be revealed. Organizations that have gotten money from these grants in the prior eighteen months are not subject to this orientation.
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Advisory panels designated by the Board of County Commissioners will assess applications; these panels will decide how the money is ultimately distributed.
How to Apply
Through the Klamath County Grant Programs portal, prospective candidates can access further information and submit their applications online. To guarantee compliance and increase their chances of getting funding, candidates must carefully go over the criteria for every program.
Potential candidates may personally get further information by calling the Klamath County Grants Office. Local companies and event planners have a chance to use county resources to bring to life their creative ideas and help Klamath County grow.
