Visit Hood River announced it has awarded $27,600 in matching funds in six grants through its Community Investment Grant Program. That’s over double what the organization that is the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce was able to distribute in 2022. Hood River Area Trail Stewards is receiving $7500 to support its purchase of equipment to maintain local mountain biking trails. $6000 goes to the Button Bridge Comedy Jamboree to support the inaugural shoulder season comedy event and scholarship fundraiser, while the Hood River Hotel received $5500 to support the Hood River Pride Celebration event. Both the Gorge Impact Film Festival and Music Festival of the Gorge received $3000 for their events, and the non-profit Wylde Wind and Water received $2600. Grants are given to applicants the organization feels contribute to community development and improvement by the enhancement, promotion, and sustainability of Hood River as a destination.