August 21, 2025 (Paso Robles, Calif.) — Travel Paso has opened the application period for Community Event Grants to support community events January through December 2026. This program invites events, activities and organizations that align with the Travel Paso mission to apply for funds that will brand, market and promote Travel Paso supports local events that contribute to the experience of our visitors and the positive economic vitality of our community, while improving the quality of life for our residents. Travel Paso recognizes that forging community partnerships with local cultural, social and recreational organizations can make significant contributions to the overall quality of life in Paso Robles as well as the ability to market the destination and enhance visitation throughout the year. Accordingly, a portion of the annual marketing budget is allocated to the Community Event Grants program.
Travel Paso received 26 applications for Community Event Grants last year. Together, the Travel Paso Board of Directors and the Travel Paso Marketing Committee reviewed and selected 20 organizations to receive grant funding. Under the program, $97,000 was awarded to organizations that align with Travel Paso’s mission to make a significant impact on tourism growth in Paso Robles. All applicants were extended in-kind marketing to support their event at a fundamental level.
2025 grant recipients included AIDS/LifeCycle, American Junior Golf Association, Bovine Classic, Camp Roberts Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Castoro Cellars, Estrella Warbirds Museum, FARMstead ED / SLO Co Farm Trail, Garagiste Events Inc., LXV Wine, Mujeres de Acción, Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association, Paderewski Festival, Paso Robles CAB Collective, Paso Robles Distillery Trail, Paso Robles Horse Park Foundation, Paso Robles Main Street Association, REC Foundation, Rhone Rangers, Studios on the Park, Vina Robles Amphitheatre, 805 Paso Robles Taco Festival.
Applications are due by October 17, 2025 for events happening in the 2026 calendar year.
For more information and to apply, go to https://www.travelpaso.com/community- event-grants/ or contact info@travelpaso.com.
About Travel Paso
Paso Robles’ leading destination marketing organization, Travel Paso’s objective is to promote Paso Robles as the destination of choice to leisure, family, corporate and group travelers resulting in more frequent visitation, longer stays and increased revenue.
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Community Event Grants Contact
Julia Meyers
info@travelpaso.com
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