The DRIVE Outdoor workshop builds on the research from the DRIVE 2.0 Statewide Strategic Plan to implement the findings across Virginia. Once the DRIVE Outdoor workshop is held, communities are eligible to apply for their grant funds to further outdoor recreation development in their communities.
Workshop Outline $10,000 Tier (DMOs that have not completed DRIVE 2.0)
- VTC/ SIR led workshop in person in the community
- Group work to identify the community’s best plans for promotion, product development and making the case/ advocacy.
Workshop Outline $20,000 Tier (DMOs that have previously completed DRIVE 2.0)
- VTC/ SIR led workshop in person in the community
- Group work to pick up where DRIVE 2.0 plans left off. Focus on product development, planning and implementing growth.