City of Rockaway Beach Tourism Grants

NEW! 2023-2024 Facade Improvement Grant

The City of Rockaway Beach announces $200,000 of available grant funding for businesses serving visitors in the Rockaway Beach area. Eligible applicants must operate in the Rockaway Beach area or serve visitors in the Rockaway Beach area and be a business serving visitors and the tourism industry. Maximum grant amount request: $20,000. No match required.

This grant is designed to assist building and business owners in making buildings more attractive and accessible to visitors, and encouraging economic development. The grant can be used for facade repairs, painting, ADA entries and bathrooms, and other projects. Be sure to read the grant packet materials carefully so that you submit a complete and eligible application.

Facade Improvement Grant Opens October 1, 2023
Deadline to apply: December 15, 2023 by 11:59pm

Questions or need assistance? Call Marni Johnston, Finance and Grant Manager at 503 842-2672 ext. 3
(The City of Rockaway Beach has contracted with Tillamook Coast Visitors Association to manage the grant process)

“Click Here” for Application Packet (available Oct. 1, 2023)

1. Download the application packet to your desktop/laptop

2. Save the application as “Save As” and give the document a new name <Your organization name>. You may need to “Save As” each time you make changes. Do not fill out the application in a web browser preview. It will not save!

3. This is a fillable PDF, including the budget template. Just click on the boxes and start typing.

4. When ready to submit, it is preferable to create a single PDF file.

5. Upload to the grant website using the “Submit” button (below)

Submit

Tourism Marketing Grant

The City of Rockaway Beach announces $35,000 of available grant funding for businesses serving visitors in the Rockaway Beach area. Eligible applicants must operate in the Rockaway Beach area or serve visitors in the Rockaway Beach area and be a business or non-profit engaged in tourism activities (per state law for use of lodging tax). Maximum grant amount request: $3,000. No match required.

Marketing Grant Opens October 1, 2023
Deadline to apply: November 15, 2023 by 11:59pm

“Click Here” for Application Packet (available Oct. 1, 2023)

1. Download the application packet to your desktop/laptop

3. This is a fillable PDF, including the budget template. Just click on the boxes and start typing.

4. When ready to submit, it is preferable to create a single PDF file.

5. Upload to the grant website using the “Submit” button (above).

2023- 2024 City of Rockaway Beach Signage Grant Match

City of Rockaway Beach businesses can use the above marketing grant as a match toward the Signage Grant offered by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association. When applying for the signage grant, include $3,000 as a 50% match. If the signage application approved, the matching grant funds will be awarded through the City of Rockaway Beach. The Signage Grant is open on an ongoing basis until funds are exhausted. See application materials HERE.

Questions or need assistance? Call Marni Johnston, Finance and Grant Manager at 503 842-2672 ext. 3 or email: marni@tillamookcoast.com

The City of Rockaway Beach has contracted with Tillamook Coast Visitors Association to manage the grant process.