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Find similar grantsDRIVE Outdoor Grant Program is sponsored by Virginia Tourism Corporation. The DRIVE Outdoor grant program aims to enhance outdoor recreational development, assets, and entrepreneurial opportunities within Virginia.
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org * Group Tours, Meetings and Sports Marketing * VTC Grant and Funding Sources * VTC Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program * Virginia Special Events & Festivals Program * Grant Reporting & Reimbursements * Tourism Development Financing Program * Destination Development Managers * Workshops and Educational Opportunities * Virginia Tourism Orientation Program * Tourism Development Financing Program * Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) * Virginia’s Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan 2026-2029 * Economic Impact of Travel * Economic Impact of Meetings, Conventions, and Group Travel * Economic Impact of Sports Tourism * Travel Data and Profiles * Virginia Excise Tax Collections * Bulk Publication Order Form * Tourism Industry Contacts * Bring LOVEwork to Your Destination or Event * Virginia Is For Lovers Logo Request * Employment Opportunities * VA-1 Governor’s Tourism Summit You are here: Home/Industry Initiatives/Development Initiative Coming Soon!
/ DRIVE Outdoor Growing the outdoor economy will spur job creation and private investment, further enhance Virginia’s brand as an outdoor destination, and yield opportunities for outdoor-focused tourism partnerships. Outdoor recreation has proven to be a recession-proof industry and a driving force in the American economy, generating $862 billion in economic output spending and supporting 4. 5 million jobs across the country.
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) were awarded up to $20,000 for outdoor recreation development projects. **Congratulations to our DRIVE Outdoor Communities!
** * Charlottesville-Albemarle County * Danville-Pittsylvania County * Lexington-Rockbridge Area * Richmond Region Tourism * Smithfield-Isle of Wight County * Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge For more information, please contact: Caitlin Castainca Johnson at **ccjohnson@virginia. org** Jacob Bower at **jbower@virginia. org** Sarah Austen Holzgrefe at **sholzgrefe@virginia.
org** Virginia is for Lovers Store (804) 545-5500, webmaster@virginia. org [](https://vatc. org/industryinitiatives/drivetourism/driveoutdoor/)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DRIVE Outdoor Grant Program is funded by Virginia Tourism Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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