The goal of Seaside’s Tourism Grant Program is to support and coordinate event development to ensure that Seaside can meet or exceed visitor expectations as a tourism destination and derive the greatest possible economic impact from visitor spending.
Funding priority is given to projects and events that occur during the shoulder seasons and winter months with a strong potential for creating local room nights. No more than $3,000 will be granted to projects happening between Memorial Day and Labor Day (with the exception of July 4th fireworks funding, which City leaders typically earmark as a “signature Seaside event”).
For more information, review the guidelines and information below. You may also contact the Director of Tourism Marketing at 503.738.3097 or via email with questions.
Grant Application Window is CLOSED.
Proposals currently under consideration are for the period between July 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
HOW TO APPLY
* Review the 2024-2025 Tourism Grant Program Guidelines. This is REQUIRED reading for all applicants.
* Submit your grant application online. Next grant application window opens February 2025.
* Email all required supporting documents by the deadline.
Most-recent application window opened Feb. 2, 2024. Deadline was FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024.
2023 – 2024 Seaside Tourism Grant Program Recipients:
- Seaside Chamber of Commerce / July 4th Fireworks
- Seaside SandFest / Masters Sand Sculpture Exhibition
- Doxies of PNW Club / DachSand
- Seaside Historical Society Museum / Lewis & Clark Saltmakers Return
- Pride in Seaside
- Seaside School District / Three Course Challenge
- Seaside Library Foundation / Caper on the Coast
- Seaside Downtown Development Association / Halloween Happenin’s
- Seaside Jazz & Blues
- Oregon Rides & Events / Ride the Dirt Wave
PRESS RELEASE on 2023-2024 Grant Awards.
REQUIRED FOLLOWUP DOCUMENT for Grant Recipients:
Thank you for your support of Seaside.
