December 2, 2021
OREGON SOUTH COAST REGIONAL TOURISM NETWORK
FREE GRANT PLANNING HELP FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS

A new, free grant planning service is now available for Coos and Curry County nonprofits and community organizations through United Way of Southwestern Oregon. Groups are invited to schedule individual consultations with an experienced grant specialist to gain familiarity with foundation grant applications and award processes, and/or to request advice on framing or strengthening a specific funding request.
OREGON22 - BE PART OF HISTORY

BECOME A VOLUNTEER BY REGISTERING TO JOIN CREW22
 
Join the World Athletic Championships volunteer program and be directly involved in bringing the World Track and Field Championships to life. More than 1,500 volunteers will be needed to cover every aspect of the event. Whether or not you have been involved in the sport in the past, or even if you haven’t been a volunteer before, volunteering for this event will be an amazing experience. Volunteers will be instrumental in showcasing the pride our state has in staging a global event of this magnitude.
HELP MAINTAIN OUR SOUTH COAST TRAILS

As the weather changes, it's the perfect time to get out and maintain the trails! Trail Keepers of Oregon will be working up and down the Southern Oregon Coast this fall. So Gear up, and head out, the water is fine! (with rain gear on ;)

Here are a few highlights coming up:

Cape Sebastian North Continues! Dec 3 & 4th


Learn to use Crosscut saws to clear trails in the Coos Bay area and the Gold Beach Area Dec 17& 18th

Friday, Dec 17

Saturday, Dec 18
SOUTH COAST BEACHES FEATURED IN THE "10 BEST OREGON BEACHES TO DIP YOUR TOES IN THE SAND" ARTICLE

From That Oregon Life:
"Oregon has some truly amazing beaches. Do you know where to go to see wild tufted puffins? How about the best Oregon beach to look for starfish, or where to find the wreck of the Peter Iredale? If you’re looking for a place to view spectacular waves crashing during a winter storm, or want to find the perfect beach to explore with your family, go sandboarding, or fly a kite, these 10 beaches are some of the most special beaches anywhere."

The article features Face Rock, Cape Blanco, Indian Sands, and Harris Beach!
TRAVEL OREGON TURNKEY MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUTH COAST RDMOS AND DMOS

Travel Oregon has launched a handful of turnkey marketing opportunities that have been vetted and curated by Travel Oregon. These programs are available to RDMOs, DMOs, and all tourism-related businesses. Opportunities have tiered investment levels to accommodate a variety of budgets. All pricing and added value has been negotiated by Travel Oregon to ensure their partners are offered appropriate pricing.

Please share the following links and attached one-sheet within your networks and in upcoming industry enewsletters or engagements.

Opportunities with the following vendors are available:

Enrollment deadlines begin November 19 and programming will launch January 2022. Please review the program details and how to enroll here. Program participants will work directly with the vendor contacts listed on each opportunity page. 

All other questions can be directed to [email protected].
UPCOMING GRANT & AWARD DEADLINES


Oregon South Coast Regional Tourism Network
Pressing Sand!
541-347-5653
PHOTO CREDITS: Hiking in Bandon via Lookout Media, Worksource Oregon logo via Worksource Oregon, Housing by Tom Rumble, "We hear you" banner by Jon Tyson