CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 24, 2026 – The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) board will meet in Evanston on July 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and July 9, from 8:30 to noon (MST) at the Patterson Visitor’s Center, located at 1432 Main Street.

The ORTTF supports outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Wyoming through funds generated from the statewide lodging tax.  Starting July 1, 2026, up to $2 million will be available for ORTTF grants through the biennium ending June 30, 2028. 

Having received 86 applications statewide for over $10.5 million dollars in requests, the board is set to award its first competitive grants from the ORTTF at this meeting.  Additional applications for grant funding will follow in 2027.

“We knew that the total dollar amount of grant requests would far exceed the amount of funding available through the ORTTF right now,” said Mark Tesoro, manager of the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation.  “That said, we are excited to finally get the available trust fund dollars on the ground to boost recreation infrastructure around the state.”

Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. An online attendance option will be available for virtual attendees; however, the ORTTF board will benefit from your in-person attendance.  A designated time will be provided for public comment. 

To join the meeting virtually, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PNOtsx5KQF2c0kHB1DqRRw.  

For more information about the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation, please visit wyooutdoorrecreation.wyo.gov.  

Contact: Brynn Hirschman, (307) 701-5011; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.