Visit Hood River’s Community Investment Matching Grant Program application process has opened for 2023.  The program is designed to support businesses and community economic vitality through enhancement, promotion, and sustainability of Hood River as a destination.  In 2023 the program will grant as much as $30,000 in total for all projects awarded.  Each project requires its own application, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet the matching requirements for funding.  The inaugural 2022 grant cycle awarded a total of $11,700 in matching grants, $5,200 of which helped bring The Heights Music Showcase to The Heights area, another $4,000 supported the creation of collateral and online advertising opportunities for lodging properties to promote mid-week visitation, and $2,500 went to support the development and expansion of programming for a non-profit created to engage people in watersports activities with a focus on water safety.  The grant application process will continue through April 17, with information at visithoodriver.com.