Best Western Lake Oswego is one of 18 businesses across Clackamas County sharing $1 million in new tourism grants funded by hotel tax revenue.

The county announced the awards Monday, Sept. 21, marking the first time the county's Office of Tourism has directed grant money to for-profit businesses.

The office had previously funded projects only through nonprofits, public land managers and local government partners.

Individual awards range from more than $4,500 to $100,000. The county did not disclose how much each business received.

The money comes from the Transient Room Tax, collected on short-term lodging stays. The county described the round as one-time.

Craig Roberts, chair of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners, said investing in the 18 businesses means "supporting the everyday experiences that shape how visitors and residents alike view Clackamas County."

The two programs behind the awards are the Tourism Small Business & Entrepreneur Acceleration Grant Program and the Tourism Business Technical and Professional Services Fund. The county's Office of Economic Development partnered with the Office of Tourism, also known as Oregon's Mt. Hood Territory, to run both.

Grants cover capital investments, physical improvements, workforce development and professional services. Projects are spread across incorporated cities and unincorporated areas throughout the county.

The 18 recipients span outdoor recreation, agriculture, lodging, food and beverage, and arts and entertainment. Along with Best Western Lake Oswego, the list includes eNRG Kayaking, Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, Clackamas River Outfitters, Chapel Theatre, Stone Circle Cider, The Black Wine Market, Bridge City Improv and Best Western Sandy Inn. Motel 6 Canby, Stark Vineyard, Tapiro Group, Riverbend Orchard, Weldon Development, Truffle Connection, SaunaGlo, Promontory Marina and Glacier House round out the group.

Lizzie Keenan, executive director of the county's Office of Tourism, said the grant round reflects the breadth of the county's tourism economy, spanning river guides and hotels to arts organizations.

The county has not announced a future application round.