sustainability fund

The Bend Sustainability Fund, a Visit Bend Project, is a grant program reinvesting tourism dollars into the places and spaces that create sustainable experiences in our community.

At Visit Bend, we believe the sustainability of our community depends on finding a balance between economy, people, and place. The Bend Sustainability Fund allows us to invest in projects that move us towards a thriving, sustainable community for residents and visitors alike.

Since the inception of the Bend Sustainability Fund in 2021, $2,290,000 has been awarded to 17 projects, including urban bike parks, museums, theaters, river access points, and mountain biking, hiking and nordic ski trails.

Projects eligible for funding must meet the following criteria:

●    Will protect, steward or create a tourism-related facility with an impactful life of >10 years

●    Said facility will have a substantial use by visitors

●    Has a clear timeline and measurable outcomes within the next 12 months

●    Has grassroots, community support

Applications for the year’s funding cycle open on Sept 1, and will be open until the end of the month.

Do you know of a project or organization that could benefit from this type of funding?

Want to learn more about our funding criteria?

Visit BendSustainabilityFund.com for program details and to apply.

Deadline for applications is Saturday, September 30, 2023.

Taking care of the places that take care of us is our top priority.

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