The City is inviting public, private and non-profit organizations within Milwaukie to submit proposals for projects to be funded with the City’s $20,000 Community Partnership allocation from the Clackamas County Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs.
Proposals may be for as large as $20,000 or for a smaller amount. No matching funds are required from project proponents, but projects with other sources of funding or in-kind support are preferred. Projects must be able to be completed by June 30, 2012. All successful project proponents will be required to submit a final report on the use of the funds.
Eligible projects must fall into one of the following categories:
Agri-Tourism: provides an alternative to improve the incomes and potential economic viability of farms and rural communities. This includes the development, creation, and/or promotion of facilities/services/activities.
Outdoor Recreation: includes the development and or promotion of facilities/services/ events that enable visitors to participate in snow sports such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling & intertubing, as well as recreational endeavors such as hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, boating etc. that are available in Clackamas County and showcases its outdoor assets.
Sustainability: principles refer to the environmental, economic and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and the balance that must be established between these three dimensions to guarantee its long-term sustainability. Projects can include activities that enable a facility, organization, and/or activity a have a low impact on the environment and local culture.
Heritage/cultural/arts : includes the development, creation, and/or promotion of facilities/services/activities that promote and advance the arts, culture and/or the rich heritage of Clackamas County.
Multi-property lodging promotion or lodging facility development: (all categories including RV) that seeks to promote overnight stays in the county and include a minimum of two or more attractions/ activities/events that are in the county as well as a minimum of two lodging options also within the county. Unique lodging facility development or enhancement in rural areas is especially desired.
Social Media & Internet: including efforts to create a strategic plan as well as specific projects that will increase a target visitor’s awareness of an attraction, facility, event or hospitality-related organization.
Market/Product Promotion or Development: the development or promotion of "niche vacation" packages – including Girlfriend Getaways, Mancations, Geo-caching, weddings, and reunions, etc. or regional or international travelers.
Eligible projects will be reviewed by a small group made up of a City Councilor, a City staff person, two local businesses and a local event coordinator.
Project submittals are due no later than December 7, 2011 at 5 p.m. Submittals should be e- mailed, mailed or delivered to:
JoAnn Herrigel
10722 SE Main St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
herrigelj@ci.milwaukie.or.us
Submittals should not exceed two 8 ½” x 11” pages (single spaced), not including attachments.
Proposals should include the following information:
• Name and contact information for applicant
• A description of the project to be completed
• A narrative stating which of the tourism categories this project falls into and how it enhances tourism within the City of Milwaukie
• A detailed project budget and timeline for completion
Questions regarding this program or submittals may be directed to JoAnn Herrigel at herrigelj@ci.milwaukie.or.us or 503-786-7508.
